Apple and Zucchini Slaw with Cashew Dressing

Apple and Zucchini Slaw with Cashew Dressing

Apple and Zucchini Slaw with Cashew Dressing

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

  • 4 apples, sliced into matchsticks

  • 3 zucchinis, cut into noodles

  • 2 carrots, shredded

  • 3 spring onions, sliced thinly

  • ¼ cup currants

  • ½ bunch coriander, picked

  • ½ bunch mint picked

  • 1 jalapeno, sliced thinly

  • 2tbs roasted almonds, chopped

  • Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • apple cider vinegar

  • salt

  • 150g almond meal

  • 100g water

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1tbs apple cider vinegar

Method

  • In a saucepan add the water and bring to the simmer. Add the almond meal, reduce to a medium heat and cook for 5-8 minutes. Once cooked transfer to a blender or jug for stick blending. Begin blending and slowly add in the oil until all is blended into the sauce. Add the vinegar and a pinch of salt, blend till smooth.

  • In a large bowl combine the apple zucchini, carrot, spring onion, currants, coriander, mint, jalapeno and chopped almonds. Drizzle with olive oil, a splash of balsamic and a pinch of salt. Toast together until the ingredients are evenly dressed.

  • Serve on a large sharing platter. Spread the almond sauce on the bottom of the platter then top with the slaw. Finish with extra herbs, jalapenos and chopped almonds.