Citrus Poppyseed Winter Slaw is a dressed-up version of classic slaw with in-season citrus fruits, green onions, and fresh parsley. It pairs perfectly with Aloha Chicken Sausage dogs.
Why Citrus In Slaw?
I like to find ways to use in-season and our favorite fruits and veggies even in regular recipes that we might eat weekly. The citrus that I used in this recipe is orange zest, mandarin oranges, and lemon juice. The orange zest is where the flavor comes in, the more the better, in my opinion. The mandarin oranges are optional but, I never skip the zest! More vitamin C is always better!
The combination of lemon and orange is so good! They blend together well in the dressing for Citrus Poppyseed Winter Slaw which is similar to a lemon poppy seed dressing.
Ingredient Checklist and Substitution Ideas
- Cabbage- Green cabbage is what I used, red cabbage would add a pop of color and additional nutrients!
- Mandarin Oranges- They add a little sweetness and color but, are optional and can be substituted with your favorite fruits or oranges that are in season. Blood oranges are a favorite!
- Carrots- Grated carrots are pretty and add even more nutrients.
- Green Onions- Sometimes I use chives instead.
- Parsley- For color and flavor. Fresh is best if it is available!
- Olive Oil or any neutral oil – Mayo can be used instead of olive oil. I prefer olive oil for the flavor, and it feels a lot lighter.
- White Balsamic Vinegar- Is just delicious, if that isn’t available apple cider vinegar will do.
- Orange zest- There really isn’t a substitute for this because it is where a big portion of the flavor comes from!
- Lemon Juice- If not available use juice from the orange.
- Poppy Seeds- They make this slaw pretty but, are optional!
- Celery Seeds- They add a lot of flavor as well.
- Salt and Pepper- For seasoning to taste.
- Dry Mustard- Another component of the dressing that can be substituted with one teaspoon dijon mustard.
- Garlic Powder- Always a good idea in my opinion or use fresh garlic, which is even better.
- Salt and Pepper- 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste.
- Chopped baby spinach- would make a great add-in or substitution for something else.
How To Assemble Aloha Chicken Sausage Dogs
Open the hotdog or sausage buns and spread with mayo of choice, top with swiss cheese or cheese of choice, and pop under the broiler just until the cheese is melted and buns are soft. Add the grilled or pan-fried sausage dogs to the buns. Add any salad ingredients like sliced jalapenos, red onion, or avocado for extra flavor and texture. Top everything with the winter slaw. Serve with sweet potato fries, baked beans, or just potato chips- all are great options and perfect for any size family dinner.
What to Pair Citrus Poppyseed Winter Slaw With
- Barbeque Chicken
- Smoked Pulled Pork
- Pork Carnitas
- Tacos
- Grilled Seafood
- Aloha Chicken Sausage Dogs(what I used for this recipe post) So Good!!
The New Year means that we want to eat all the salads(in my case, I Need to eat all the salads, ha!) and I am so happy that this slaw has a hint of sweetness but, it is mostly natural sugar from the oranges and no added sugar depending on what kind of orange juice is used. I may not only share healthy recipes on this site but, my one main personal goal lately is to create a healthy diet that becomes a habit that we can stick with at least 90% of the time.
This time of year I try to use as many in-season fruits and veggies in our meals as I can. This is the best way to try new foods at their peak ripeness and new recipes:)
How Long Does Winter Slaw Last In The Refrigerator?
It will last up to 3 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It does taste the absolute best the day of. Of course, this is up to individual opinion! The best part about this slaw recipe is that it is the perfect complement to so many main dishes. This means that it will most likely always get eaten within a day or two!
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Citrus Poppyseed Winter Slaw Recipe
Course: Fruit, Side DishesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy10
servings10
minutesCITRUS POPPYSEED WINTER SLAW IS A DRESSED-UP VERSION OF CLASSIC SLAW WITH IN-SEASON CITRUS FRUIT, GREEN ONIONS, AND FRESH PARSLEY. A GREAT OPTION FOR FAMILY DINNER!
Ingredients
4 cups cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup green onions or chives
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated carrot
- DRESSING
3 tablespoons olive oil or mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2-1 teaspoon orange zest, to taste
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon dry yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup orange juice as needed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Shred the cabbage into a large bowl. Chop the parsley and green onions/chives and add to the cabbage. Add the mandarin oranges. Stir together.
- In a small bowl whisk the rest of the ingredients together ending with the orange juice. Add enough orange juice until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir the dressing into the cabbage mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.
- This tastes great the next day as well.
- Keep covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- A food processor is handy for shredding the cabbage fast.