As spring blossoms into life, it brings an abundance of fresh, vibrant produce that signals the arrival of longer days and warmer weather. Among the seasonal delights, spring vegetable slaw stands out as a versatile and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of the season. Spring vegetable slaw celebrates the best of the season by combining fresh, crisp seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs from Lake Tahoe Markets, elevating the flavors and bringing a burst of springtime freshness.
This Spring Vegetable Slaw is like ordinary coleslaw, but in an upgraded way! Green apple, fennel, mint and hazelnuts add elegance while the incredible mayo-free dressing amps up the flavor.
5 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
3 kohlrabi bulbs, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 green apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 head fennel, trimmed, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp. fennel fronds
¾ cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped
1 tsp. yellow mustard
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 Tbsp. crème fraiche
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
Salt and pepper
Place the cabbage, kohlrabi, celery, apple, fennel, mint, fennel fronds and hazelnuts in a large bowl and toss to combine. In a small bowl, combine the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, crème fraiche, poppy seeds, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Add the dressing to the slaw and toss to coat all of the ingredients before serving.
-Jill Rozier, Lake Tahoe Markets www.LakeTahoeMarkets.com