Cabbage, apple and black sesame seed salad

April 2024

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100g) walnuts
  • 2 tbs maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup (100g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tbs sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbs Coles Wholegrain Mustard
  • 1/2 small savoy cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 small red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 fennel, finely shaved
  • 1 small green apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 a lime juiced
  • 1 small firm green pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup dill sprigs
  • 1 tbs sesame seeds

Method

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the walnuts in a medium bowl and drizzle with maple syrup. Season. Toss to coat. Spread evenly over the lined tray. Bake, turning occasionally, for 4-6 mins or until walnuts are caramelised. Set aside to cool.

STEP 2

Whisk the buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar and mustard in a small bowl until well combined. Season.

STEP 3

Ice sliced cabbage, fennel, in water and ice cubes for one hour.  After slicing apple squeeze over lime juice  to stop browning

STEP 3

Arrange the walnuts, combined cabbage, fennel, apple, pear, mint and dill on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the buttermilk mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.