Unusual Coleslaw — Orange & Cheddar Slaw

It’s not so unusual to add fruit to coleslaw. Waldorf Slaw (with apples and nuts) was a popular side at the Kirby House restaurant so when Barry added oranges (he actually used Cuties or Halos) to our usual coleslaw, I didn’t give it a second thought. As a matter of fact, it was a delicious combination but on further examination, I discovered he had also added finely grated Cheddar cheese. Now that I would never have thought of . . . but it is a winning, if unusual, flavor addition!

 

Orange & Cheddar Slaw

There really are no set amounts . . .

Shredded green cabbage

Orange slices, cut in half – or, use Cuties or Halos

Finely shredded Cheddar Cheese

Celery Seed Dressing — recipe follows

1.  Right before serving, mix shredded green cabbage, a nice proportion of orange slices that have been cut in half and just a little finely shredded Cheddar Cheese.

2.  Add just enough dressing to lightly coat ingredients. Toss.

Celery Seed Dressing

¾ cup white vinegar                                                               

1 cup vegetable oil (canola)                                                                            

1 cup granulated sugar                                                                       

½ teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon celery seed

1 cup mayonnaise

1.  Blend vinegar, oil, sugar, pepper, salt and celery seed with a wire whip; add mayonnaise gradually. 

2.  Blend thoroughly.

3.  Pour into quart jar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.