World Cuisines: Winter Slaw (USA)

Spring just welcomed us but winter weather still might knock on our door bringing some frost. Especially in some colder countries. Why don't you boost yourself with this very crunchy and bright side dish?! If you are already enjoying hot temperatures, this salad will really refresh you. Either weather, bon appetit!

Ingredients:

- 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 4 cups very thinly sliced or shreded green cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups matchsticks Asian pear or green apple
- 1 1/2 cups matchsticks celery stalk
- 1 1/2 cups matchsticks peeled daikon
- 3 oz Manchego cheese, shaved
- salt and pepper for taste

Preparation: 
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pumpkin seeds and 1 tsp oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Whisk lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup and 3 tsp olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 
- Combine cabbage, pear/apple, celery, daikon and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over the top and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper if necessary. 
- Top with Manchego cheese. 

Makes 4- 6 servings. 

Enjoy!