CHRISTMAS SLAW: SPROUTS, PEAR, CRANBERRY & WALNUTS, kids' option

Even sprout-haters will welcome this crunchy, sweet, tart & creamy raw salad

 Christmas Slaw: Sprouts, Pear, Cranberry & Walnut in Lemon Pepper Dressing
'one less veg to cook!'

This gorgeous salad will be a popular replacement for cooked sprouts.   

Every festive table should have some raw food - salad or fruit - to offset the richness of Christmas dishes.  For cook, it's one less vegetable to cook and another dish that can be prepped ahead and left until lunch.  

It's wallet friendly, this slaw; the only speciality item is dried cranberries but these can be replaced by diced grapes, sultanas or apricots.

Preparation is quick and easy. 

Cost: £2.00
Serves: 4-6

Ingred:
   160-200gm/7oz raw sprouts
   1/4 cup reconstituted dried cranberries + 1 tsp honey or maple syrup OR
               1/4 cup seedless grapes in med dice
   1/3 cup walnuts coarsely chopped

   1 med pear, not too ripe
   1 tbsp lemon juice mixed with 1/4 cup water
   

Yoghurt Mayo Dressing with lemon zest and pepper  
     4 tbsp strained plain sugar-free yoghurt
     3 generous tbsp mayonnaise
     zest of one lemon
     2 tbsp lemon juice, to taste
     1 tsp cracked black pepper
     1/4-1/2 tsp salt

Method:

1. Make a v-shaped nick in the bottom of spouts to remove core
2. Finely shred by hand with a sharp knife or coarsely process 
3. If sprouts are not organic, soak in a solution of 9 parts water to one part vinegar 20 mins; drain
4. Wrap in a clean tea towel to get rid of excess moisture 
5. Peel pear, cut in fine matchsticks; immerse in mixture of 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup water to prevent browning; drain; stir into sprouts 
6. Add cranberries (adults) or grapes (kids) and nuts
7. Pour over enough dressing to moisten but not overwhelm
8. Refrigerate a few hours before serving

Comments:
'The salad is a bright flavour burst with a good range of textures.  The crunch of the radish, sprout and pear goes well with the slightly chewy cranberries.  In a Christmas tea, it would liven up the palate but would make a good summer salad as well.' Political Agent

Tips:

• Some may wish to blanche the shredded sprouts in boiling water 1-2 mins
• Replace cranberries with sultanas and honey with orange juice 
• Replace walnuts with lightly toasted cashews or hazelnuts
• Turn this into a whole meal salad by mixing in leftover meat, prawns, cheese or smoked tofu

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This recipe has been developed by B Lee/Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.