Dazzling Winter Slaw - Red Cabbage, Apple And Pecan Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

COLESLAW
1/2 medium red cabbage, finely shredded and outer leaves trimmed
2 green apples, cored and thinly sliced
4 carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
DRESSING
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely minced
1 teaspoon caster sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
TO FINISH
1/2 cup finely chopped pecan nuts
parsley, for garnish
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
1/2 cup semi- dried cranberries
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 raw beetroot, finely grated

Preparation

Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a jar - giving them all a good shake. The dressing can be made up to 2 days beforehand and stored in a cool place.
Place all the prepared vegetables and the apple in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand.
One hour before serving add the dressing and mix well, allowing the flavours to infuse together.
Serve in an attractive serving bowl, sprinkling on the pecan nuts just before serving; give them a little mix, leaving some on top.
This coleslaw can also be garnished with finely chopped parsley, for extra colour.