Bayous Mardi Gras Slaw Recipes

MARDI GRAS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss together the sweet potatoes and beets on the baking sheet. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the oil over top, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread into a single layer and roast until the potatoes are cooked through and the beets are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mustard, Creole seasoning, onion powder and sugar in a large salad bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, then whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon oil in a slow stream. Continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
• Add the green and red cabbage and green onions to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Add the roasted potatoes and beets and toss gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

MARDI GRAS COLESLAW

Steps:

• Toss both kinds of cabbage, the grated carrots and minced onion together in a large bowl.
• Reserve.
• In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, sugar and mustard; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Slowly whisk in the oil to form a fairly thick and creamy dressing.
• Taste and correct seasoning as necessary.
• Pour half of the dressing over the vegetables in the bowl.
• Sprinkle on the caraway seeds and toss well.
• Taste; add additional dressing as you like.
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hrs.
• Allow to return to room temperature before serving.

MARDI GRAS SLAW

Steps:

• To make the slaw, combine the cabbages, onion, fennel, and bell pepper in a bowl and chill. Prepare the slaw dressing by combining the vinegar and mustard, and then slowly whisk in the olive oil.
• Refrigerate.
• About 15 minutes before serving, pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss.
• Add the crumbled blue cheese and toss again, evenly combining the cheese.
• Add the salt and pepper.
• *If using as topping for burgers: Drain off excess liquid and chill the slaw until assembling the burgers.

MARDI GRAS COLE SLAW WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• To make Slaw: Slice cabbages into fine shreds. Place in large bowl.
• Slice peppers very thinly lengthwise, and add to bowl.
• To make Blue Cheese Dressing: Place all ingredients in quart jar, screw on lid and shake vigorously.
• Pour half over slaw, and toss. Refrigerate remainder for future use.