Spicy Coleslaw

Photo: flickr user nate steiner

Ingredients

4 cups shredded cabbage-can mix purple, savoy, napa, etc

3 carrots shredded

8 lrgs radishes sliced or shredded

cup finely chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons mustard

(dijon or whole-grain)

1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish root

2 tablespoons minced red onion

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon maple syrup

or honey to taste

1 teaspoon vegetable oil mildest flavor 2 tbsp was original, 1 tsp was tested

teaspoon salt or to taste

Preparation

In a medium-size bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, radishes, parsley, and dill. Mix gently.

Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a processor and blend thoroughly. Pour over salad and stir to combine. Before serving each time, mix to incorporate the dressing.

NOTES : A light but spicy dressing takes the place of the traditional calorie-filled, mayonnaise-based coleslaw.

Y version wasn't terribly spicy because DH couldn't find any fresh horseradish, and he came home with a mild horseradish blend. I used 1/2 the jar, and it still wasn't very spicy.

This slaw very different from the norm. The orange juice taste really comes through, and provides a fresh fruity taste. I wouldn't use the maple syrup next time, as I thought it was a tad too sweet. So, I added extra lemon juice and a splash or two of apple cider vinegar to pick up the "bite" a little. I omitted the parsley, because I didn't have any, and the dill, because I don't care for it. I saw no need for 2 tbsp of vegetable oil, so I used 1 tsp of canola. I don't think it added anything, and would omit next time.

Well, OK, I kinda followed the recipe. :-)

I'll probably make this again, but will definitely use unprepared horseradish. We thought it went well with our TVP Sloppy Joes.[Ellen