Standard ready-prepared coleslaw contains mayonnaise
and is therefore high in fat, but reduced-fat varieties are
available, so check the label. There is also a range of
perfectly acceptable fat-free dressings now available.
Prep
20 minLevel
EasyRating
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Loading...| 1 white radish, cut into long, thin strips 1 large carrot, cut into long, thin strips | |
| 1/2 Chinese cabbage, shredded | |
| 1/4 red cabbage, shredded | |
| 2 spring onions, cut into long, thin strips 18 mangetout, cut lengthways into thin, strips | |
| 50 g (2 oz) spinach, shredded 50 g (2 oz) fresh or dried figs, cut lengthways into quarters | |
| 75 g (3 oz) flaked almonds | |
| DRESSING | |
| 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 3 teaspoons grated fresh root ginger 1 teaspoon sugar | |
| 3 tablespoons sherry or rice wine vinegar | |
| 2 teaspoons peanut oil | |
| 2 teaspoons reduced-salt soy sauce a few drops of sesame oil (optional) |
Standard ready-prepared coleslaw contains mayonnaise and is therefore high in fat, but reduced-fat varieties are available, so check the label. There is also a range of perfectly acceptable fat-free dressings now available.
| 1. | Place all the salad ingredients in a large serving bowl and toss them well to combine. |
| 2. | For the dressing, heat the sesame seeds in a small, dry saucepan over a medium heat, shaking the pan frequently for 2-3 minutes until toasted. |
| 3. | Stir in the remaining dressing ingredients. Remove the pan from heat, immediately pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine |
| 4. | OR YOU COULD TRY... |
| 5. | Vary the coleslaw recipe above by substituting or adding one or more of the following ingredients: white cabbage, fennel, celery, onions, apples, oranges, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, such as sultanas, raisins and ready-to-eat apricots, walnuts, pine nuts, garlic, fresh herbs. |
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