Coleslaw/Caraway Seed

 

Herbs and Butters

Recipe Ladies Family Herb Garden

 

1    head red cabbage, shredded

1    head green cabbage, shredded

1    red sweet bell pepper, diced

1    yellow sweet bell pepper, diced

1    sweet yellow onion, finely chopped

 

Mix and set aside. 

 

Dressing

½   cup red wine vinegar

¼   cup fine granulated sugar

1    tablespoon Dijon mustard

½   cup olive oil

      Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

 

Place vinegar, sugar, mustard and seasoning into a blender jar.  Blend to mix.  On high speed, gradually add olive oil until an emulsion is formed. 

 

1   tablespoon Caraway Seeds*

 

When dressing is emulsified, pour over the coleslaw.  Sprinkle caraway seeds over the top and toss to coat.

Yield:  10 servings. 

 

*To harvest seeds, wait till the plant matures fully.  Collect the seed heads when they are turning brown. Place in a paper bag with air holes and hang in a cool dark place.  After seeds drop off, spread them on a tray made of very fine wire mesh until dry.  Store in an airtight container and use a needed.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.      Home Economist