This aint your grandma’s slaw. Deliciously herby and wonderfully simple to make, this summer slaw recipe will elevate any main.
Slaws take all the hard work out of our favourite summer salads. We love to add a bit of texture with crunchy homemade croutons, while a simple buttermilk dressing takes this slaw to new heights.
Ingredients
- ½ loaf sourdough bread (about 300g), crusts discarded
- 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan
- Finely grated rind of ½ lemon
- 2 ½ tbsp Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 packets Apple and Kale Slaw
- ½ cup each mint leaves and flat-leaf parsley
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Buttermilk Dressing
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 spring onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- Juice of ½ lemon
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced. Tear bread into bite-sized pieces and combine in a bowl with parmesan, thyme, half the lemon rind and the oil. Season to taste, spread on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for 10-15 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
2. To make the buttermilk dressing, process ingredients in a food processor to combine, season to taste and set aside.
3. Transfer Apple and Kale Slaw to a large bowl (reserve dressing for another use). Add herbs, spring onion and half the croutons, drizzle with dressing to taste and toss to combine. Serve topped with extra croutons and herbs.
Pair this summer appetiser with a glass (or a few) of our favourite Fruity Summer Cocktail Recipes. From the Watermelon & Rose Champagne Cocktail to our Strawberry Gin Fizz, these cocktails are a Christmas essential.