Jalapeno Basil Slaw

JimE

Ingredients

• 1 lb Red or white cabbage (or combination), shaved	• 1 Shallot, chopped
• 1 Red onion, very thinly sliced	• 2 Clove Garlic
• 1 Carrot, julienned	• &#189 Cup Canola Oil
• 2 Jalapenos, seeded and julienned	• 2 tsp Honey
• &#189 Cup Fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped	• &#188 Cup Champagne Vinegar
• &#188 tsp Black Pepper	• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 Cup Loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Instructions

In a large bowl, place cabbage, onion, carrot, jalapenos, and cilantro leaves. Chill until ready to serve.
For the dressing: In a blender, place basil, shallot, garlic, and oil. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Assembly: Pour dressing over slaw 5 minutes before serving. I like to sprinkle a few chili-roasted pecan halves over the top, too.

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