Cabbage Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Fig-Dijon Dressing
Description
If you're tired of regular coleslaw try this colorful cabbage salad with mandarin oranges, cranberries, almonds, red bell peppers, and homemade fig-Dijon dressing.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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2 dried figs, seeded and minced
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2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
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4 slices bacon
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1 (10 ounce) package shredded cabbage
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1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
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2 green onions, sliced
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1/3 cup dried cranberries
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1/3 cup sliced almonds
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1 (4 ounce) container mandarin oranges in juice, drained
Directions
1
Combine mustard, figs, raspberry vinegar, avocado oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or small food processor and pulse a few times at first. Run for about 1 minute until dressing is well blended and set aside.
2
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and crumble.
3
Combine shredded cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and mandarin oranges in a large bowl. Gently toss with the dressing and garnish with crumbled bacon.
4
Gently toss with the dressing, garnish with crumbled bacon, and serve.