Thornehedge Peach Slaw

Prep time: 25 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

A refreshing summer coleslaw that blends the flavor of peaches, savoy cabbage, red bell peppers, and pecans.

Ingredients

1 cup pecan pieces
1 head savoy cabbage, sliced
8 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons celery seed
1/2 cup fresh peaches, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 bunch fresh mint sprigs

Directions

1 Place the pecan pieces in a skillet over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
2 In a large bowl, mix the pecans, cabbage, 8 fresh peaches, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onions, and celery seed. Cover and chill 45 minutes in the refrigerator.
3 In a blender or food processor, blend the 1/2 cup chopped peaches until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, and mix with the oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill until slaw is ready to be served, then toss with slaw to coat. Garnish slaw with mint sprigs.