Description
Winter slaw from Barefoot Contessa delivers crisp, fresh flavors that combine crunchy vegetables with a tangy mustard vinaigrette. Ina Garten’s salad provides a light, refreshing side dish you can enjoy alongside hearty winter meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) Parmesan cheese, in a chunk
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 6 to 8 large kale leaves
- 6 oz (170 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved, and cored
- ½ small head radicchio, cored
- ¼ cup (60 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ½ cup (120 mL) good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Slicing Greens: Finely shred kale, Brussels sprouts, and radicchio into thin, uniform strips, creating a vibrant, textured base for the winter slaw in a large mixing bowl.
- Vinaigrette Preparation: Whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until the dressing transforms into a silky, well-integrated emulsion.
- Dressing and Embellishing: Lightly coat the sliced greens with vinaigrette, then gracefully scatter Parmesan cheese shavings and dried cranberries across the verdant mixture, adding depth and contrasting flavors.
- Final Touches: Gently toss the ingredients, preserving the delicate Parmesan shards, and fine-tune the seasoning by adding more vinaigrette or salt and pepper to achieve a harmonious flavor profile.
Notes
- Master Slicing Technique: Slice kale, Brussels sprouts, and radicchio with precision into ultra-thin strips to create a delicate, restaurant-quality texture that enhances the slaw’s overall eating experience.
- Vinaigrette Emulsion Secret: Whisk lemon juice and olive oil thoroughly to create a perfectly balanced, smooth dressing that coats each vegetable piece evenly without becoming soggy.
- Cheese and Cranberry Contrast: Use a vegetable peeler to create elegant Parmesan shavings that add a rich, salty dimension, while dried cranberries provide a sweet-tart burst of flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve Smart: Enjoy the slaw immediately at cool room temperature or chilled to maintain the crisp texture and vibrant flavors of the fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 353
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 284 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg