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Cabbage and Asian Pear Slaw

By Claire Saffitz

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Cabbage and Asian Pear SlawKang Kim

This hits all the notes of a great slaw: creamy, tangy, and crunchy.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, plus more
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small green cabbage, shredded
1 Asian pear, julienned
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Mix together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, 1 tablespoon chives, and 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds; season with salt and pepper. Toss with cabbage, pear, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Serve slaw topped with more chives and poppy seeds.

TagsSlawSaladGreen CabbageCabbageLeafy GreensVegetableAsian PearFruitButtermilkDairySideDinnerGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuickMake AheadWeeknight MealsNo-CookBon Appétit
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