Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Walnut-Za'atar Pesto

Name: Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Walnut-Za'atar Pesto
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnuts; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 2 ounces aged Gouda, finely grated; 1 teaspoon za'atar; 1/4 cup olive oil; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup dried currants; 1/2 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon walnut oil or olive oil; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1/2 small green cabbage, outer leaves removed, very thinly sliced; 1/2 pound young carrots, shaved lengthwise; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley; Za'atar (for serving)

By Ari Kolender

June 16, 2015

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Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Walnut-Za'atar PestoPhoto by Christopher Testani

The usual slaw suspects get a modern upgrade thanks to a salty-cheesy walnut pesto.

Recipe information

Yield
8 Servings

Ingredients

Pesto:

3/4 cup walnuts

1 garlic clove, finely grated

2 ounces aged Gouda, finely grated

1 teaspoon za'atar

1/4 cup olive oil

Kosher salt

Slaw and assembly:

1/4 cup dried currants

1/2 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon walnut oil or olive oil

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1/2 small green cabbage, outer leaves removed, very thinly sliced

1/2 pound young carrots, shaved lengthwise

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Za'atar (for serving)

Preparation

Pesto:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool. Process walnuts, garlic, cheese, and za'atar in a food processor until nuts are coarsely chopped. With motor running, stream in oil; process until coarsely ground. Season with salt.
Do Ahead
Step 2
Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Slaw and assembly:
Step 3
Place currants in a small bowl and cover with very hot water. Let sit until soft and plump, 5–10 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Thin with water until dressing is consistency of heavy cream.
Step 5
Drain currants and add to dressing along with cabbage, carrots, and parsley; toss to coat. Season with salt.
Step 6
Swipe walnut pesto on a platter and arrange slaw over; sprinkle with za'atar.

Recipe notes

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Recipe information

Ingredients

Pesto:

Slaw and assembly:

Preparation

Pesto:

Step 1

Do Ahead

Step 2

Slaw and assembly:

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Recipe notes

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