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.