SPINACH, RADISH SLAW WITH CRISPY CHILES AND PEPITAS

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Spinach, Radish Slaw with Crispy Chiles and Pepitas image

Provided by Tori Ritchie

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Christmas     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Spinach     Radish     Christmas Eve     Seed     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 dried Anaheim or dried New Mexico chiles,* stemmed
Canola oil
2/3 cup shelled raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
4 9-ounce bags spinach leaves (not baby spinach)
2 10-ounce bunches large red radishes, trimmed
4 ounces Cotija cheese or feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk both vinegars and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Cut chiles in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Using scissors, cut chiles crosswise into 1/4-inch strips. Pour enough canola oil into large skillet to reach depth of about 1/8 inch; heat over medium-high heat. Add chiles and fry until beginning to crisp, about 45 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Add pepitas to same skillet and fry until golden brown and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to another set of paper towels to drain. Sprinkle chiles and pepitas with salt. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • Line 1 large bowl and 1 small bowl with paper towels. Working in batches, stack spinach leaves into piles and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Transfer to prepared large bowl.
  • Using grating disk on processor, grate radishes. Place in strainer set over another bowl; drain 15 minutes. Transfer to small bowl lined with paper towels. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Place spinach, radishes, chiles, pepitas, and cheese in very large bowl. Toss with dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.

Bikram Pandey
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This slaw is a keeper!


Ais Niyya
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I'll definitely be making this slaw again!


Shannon 1121
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Overall, I thought the slaw was okay. It wasn't my favorite, but I didn't hate it either.


Rai Nadeem
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The slaw was easy to make, but it didn't really come together as a cohesive dish. The flavors didn't really meld.


Tristan Buck
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I found the slaw to be a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if it had more seasoning.


SSlashari
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This slaw was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


zaeblii
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I'm not a huge fan of radishes, but I loved this slaw! The sweetness of the corn and the crunch of the pepitas balanced out the peppery bite of the radishes.


Whitney Jones
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This slaw is a great way to use up leftover spinach and radishes.


Lana Lana
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I love the crunch of the radishes and the sweetness of the corn.


Mary Martin
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This slaw is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Louie Paleschi
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I made this slaw for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


BAMFU GAMING YT
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This slaw was a refreshing and delicious side dish to our grilled salmon. The radishes added a nice peppery bite, and the pepitas gave it a nutty crunch.