Tangy Carrot Slaw

A tangy sweet coleslaw which has a bit of a kick thanks to the Dijon mustard; and the longer this coleslaw sits the better it gets. A lovely summertime side or an added zing on burgers and in sandwiches. With just a few simple ingredients you can quickly assemble this fabulous bright tasty slaw in minutes. - JD

Tangy Carrot Slaw 

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1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

2 pounds (about 6 cups) carrots, peeled and grated

1/2 cup chopped scallions (green onions)

2 teaspoons nigella seeds

In a large bowl, place the mustard, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add the carrots and scallions and toss well to evenly coat. Cover and place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or overnight, if you are not in a hurry, as you want to the flavours to meld together nicely. Before serving, taste and season with a bit more salt and pepper, if needed and sprinkle with nigella seeds. 

Curry Broccoli Slaw

Looking for something with crunch and flavour? Then try my easy curry broccoli slaw. To make this delicious salad that will tantalize your taste buds you will need the following...

12 oz (340g) bag of broccoli slaw

1 teaspoon of paprika

a good grinding of pepper 

3-4 tablespoons of mild curry powder

1/2 cup light sour creme

2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise

handful of cashews

handful of raisins  

Place the broccoli slaw in a large bowl.

Then sprinkle the paprika, and curry powder over top. Grind the pepper over top as well. Mix together. Mixing the spices with the broccoli slaw first makes it easier to blend in the sour creme and mayonnaise. The spices are blended throughout rather than here and there.  

Then fold in the sour creme and mayonnaise. Stirring to making sure that the broccoli slaw is well coated. Once all is mixed together, add the cashews and raisins. Lightly toss. Cover and let mellow in the refrigerator for about and hour or two. It is that easy!