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Colorful Collard Slaw

Serves: 10 (1 cup)
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • 5 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp prepared horseradish
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 bunch collard greens (about 1¾ lb)
  • 2 cups matchstick carrots
  • 1 sweet apple (such as Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp), diced (about 2 cups)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, lime juice, horseradish, crushed red pepper, and ½ tsp of the kosher salt until the sugar is completely dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
  2. Trim and discard the tough stems from the collard greens. Thinly slice the leaves, place them in a large bowl, sprinkle with the remaining ½ tsp kosher salt, and gently massage for 1–2 minutes to tenderize and remove any bitterness. Pour off and discard any liquid.
  3. Add the matchstick carrots, diced apple, and 2 Tbsp of the dressing to the collards. Stir gently to combine, then let the slaw stand for 30 minutes. Toss with an additional ¼ cup of dressing before serving, and pass any remaining dressing on the side.