Blueberry Coleslaw

This is a really tasty coleslaw. While blueberries are in season, this recipe offers a different and colorful twist to the traditional coleslaw. The cloves add a very nice spiciness to the sweet dressing.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 medium green cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated
• 2 Tbs. orange zest
• 1 pint blueberries

For the blueberry dressing:

• 1/2 cup soy yogurt, (or 1/4 cup soyanaise and 1/4 cup soy yogurt)
• 1/4 cup blueberry vinegar*
• 3 Tbs. orange juice
• 1 tsp. mustard
• 1-2 Tbs. sugar
• 3/4 tsp. cloves, ground
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• orange slice (optional to garnish)

Directions:

1. Slice the cabbage very finely.
2. Slice the onion thinly.
3. Place cabbage, onion, orange zest, and blueberries in a large bowl.
4. (Reserve a few blueberries as garnish).
5. Gently toss to mix evenly.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the ingredients for the blueberry dressing.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
8. Optionally garnish with an orange slice and some fresh blueberries.

* You can make a “quick” blueberry vinegar by mashing a few fresh blueberries (3 or 4) in about 1/4 cup of distilled vinegar. Mash them and stir well then strain through a sieve. The vinegar will be a light pinkish/purple color with a mild blueberry flavor. You can also make a “quick” blueberry mustard in the same way. Mash a couple of blueberries in a tablespoon of mild mustard.

Notes:

It’s very easy to make your own fruit vinegars. They add such a nice flavor to dressings and sauces. As each of the berries comes into season, I usually make a pint or 2 of berry vinegar. A tasty idea also to consider, is berry mustards.

adapted from http://www.recipezaar.com/237710