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A Slaw of Red Cabbage, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts

The dressing is enough for four and will keep in the fridge for several days.

Ingredients

Per Person

a quarter of a red cabbage
half a medium bulb of fennel
a russet apple
a little lemon juice
a medium carrot
blue cheese, such as Harborne, Cashel, or Beenleigh – 5 ounces (150g)
walnuts – a handful
a rib of celery

For the Dressing

mild red wine vinegar – 2 tablespoons
smooth Dijon mustard – 2 teaspoons
peanut oil – 3 tablespoons
walnut oil – 2 tablespoons
a pinch of superfine sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Shred the cabbage and fennel. Cut the apple into quarters, discarding the core, then slice finely. Toss the apple slices immediately in a little lemon juice to stop them from discoloring. Shred the carrot into matchsticks (or grate it very coarsely). Slice the cheese thinly. Toast the walnuts in a nonstick pan until they smell warm and nutty. Thinly slice the celery.

    Step 2

    Make the dressing by mixing the vinegar and mustard with a little salt and black pepper. Beat in the peanut and walnut oils, then taste and add a little sugar if necessary.

    Step 3

    Toss the salad ingredients together gently, so you don’t break up the cheese too much. Divide among plates and drizzle over the dressing.

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