Apple, Aged Cheddar, Napa Cabbage, and Carrot Slaw
The cheddar cheese here adds a nutty sweetness and an alternative texture to this slaw. Given the other strong flavors in the slaw, a good quality grocery store cheddar like Cabot, Kerrygold, Organic Valley, or Tillamook would be a better buy for this recipe as the nuance of higher-end farmhouse cheddars would get lost.
DRESSING
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon toasted and crushed coriander seeds
- ¼ teaspoon toasted ground cumin seeds
SLAW
- 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced
- 1 lemon, zested and juices
- 1 cup chopped kimchi
- 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- 4 ounces aged cheddar cheese, cut into matchsticks
SLAW
Combine sliced apples with lemon zest and juice in a large mixing bowl. Layer kimchi on top of the apple mixture. Add cabbage, carrots and cilantro. Just before serving, add dressing to bowl and mix well. Add cheese and toss gently.