Texas Coleslaw Recipe

Texas Coleslaw Recipe | Tyler Florence

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 6 to 8
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Nutrition Facts per Serving (1 of 8): Calories 242, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugars 7 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 339 mg

Ingredients

• 1 head Napa or Savoy cabbage, thinly shredded
• 4 carrots, shredded
• 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only, for garnish

Orange-Chili Dressing

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Juice of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the cabbage, carrots, apples, onions, and pecans in a large bowl. Toss thoroughly and set aside.
2. In a smaller bowl, mix together the mustard and hot water. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Add the sugar, cayenne, cumin, orange juice, and creme fraiche, stirring until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and fruit mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Transfer the slaw to a serving platter and decorate with fresh mint leaves.