This coleslaw alternative replaces the classic mayonnaise with a tahini-lemon dressing, making it a vegan, more nutritious and surprisingly delicious option. The crunchy texture of the cabbage and carrot with the creamy sesame dressing is a winning combination.
Mediterranean
Cabbage, carrot and apple salad with tahini
Healthy White Cabbage, Carrot and Apple Coleslaw with Lemon Tahini Dressing. Mayonnaise-free, vegan and full of fiber.
- Spain
- Salad
- Light
- Low fat
- High fiber
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 190 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 5 g
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Fat 9 g
- Sodium 140 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Cabbage, carrot and apple salad with tahini is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve for about 15 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: ½ white cabbage in fine julienne.
- Have ready: 3 coarsely grated carrots.
- Have ready: 2 julienne apples.
- Have ready: 2 chopped chives.
- Have ready: For the dressing: 3 tablespoons tahini, juice of 1 lemon, 1 clove of grated garlic, 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon honey, salt and cumin.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cut the cabbage into very fine julienne strips
Cut the cabbage into very fine julienne strips. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Coarsely grate the carrots
Coarsely grate the carrots. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Cut the apple into julienne; add a little lemon
Cut the apple into julienne; add a little lemon. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Prepare the dressing: mix tahini
Prepare the dressing: mix tahini, lemon, garlic, water, honey and cumin until you obtain a fluid cream. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Combine cabbage
Combine cabbage, carrot and apple. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Dress and mix well; let rest 15 min
Dress and mix well; let rest 15 min. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
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Serve with chopped chives on top
Serve with chopped chives on top. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
- Serve immediately after resting: the temperature contrast enhances aroma and texture.
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