CABBAGE SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND FIG-DIJON DRESSING

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Are you tired of the same coleslaw? Try this colorful cabbage salad without mayonnaise, but instead, uses your freshly made fig-Dijon salad dressing. Don't want to make your own dressing? Use 1/2 cup or more of your favorite bottled honey mustard dressing. Mandarin oranges and red bell peppers add color, almonds and chopped bacon provide a satisfying crunch!

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 figs dried figs, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices bacon
1 (10 ounce) package shredded cabbage
½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
2 each green onions, sliced
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup sliced almonds
1 (4 ounce) container mandarin oranges in juice, drained

Steps:

  • Combine mustard, figs, raspberry vinegar, avocado oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or small food processor and pulse a few times at first. Run for about 1 minute until dressing is well blended and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and crumble.
  • Combine shredded cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and mandarin oranges in a large bowl. Gently toss with the dressing and garnish with crumbled bacon.
  • Gently toss with the dressing, garnish with crumbled bacon, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 294.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

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