Shirazi Winter Slaw Blend (Printable)

Crunchy winter veggies combined with citrus-herb dressing for a refreshing, vibrant cold dish.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small red cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
03 - 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
06 - ½ cup pomegranate arils

→ Herbs

07 - ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
13 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon sumac
15 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
16 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, thinly sliced fennel, finely diced red onion, diced cucumber, and pomegranate arils.
02 - Add chopped parsley, mint, and dill to the vegetable mixture, gently tossing to evenly distribute the herbs.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, red wine vinegar, sumac, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss thoroughly to ensure all vegetables and herbs are coated evenly.
05 - Allow the slaw to rest for 10 to 15 minutes to meld flavors before serving chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bright and refreshing flavors
  • Vegan and gluten-free
02 -
  • This slaw is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day
  • You can substitute apple for fennel for a sweeter crunch
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor impact
  • Let the slaw rest before serving to allow the flavors to meld
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