Ingredients

  • 1/2 small red cabbage (1 3/4 lb.)
  • 1/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. mustard
  • 3/4 c. oil
  • 1/3 c. chopped scallion
  • 1 c. toasted walnut halves or pieces (optional)
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

  • Cut cabbage half in two and cut out core.
  • Shred cabbage in a food processor or with a large knife and place cabbage in a large bowl.
  • Pour 1/4 cup vinegar into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Pour it over cabbage and toss quickly until well mixed. Whisk mustard with remaining 3 tablespoons of vinegar and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk in oil.
  • Add dressing to cabbage gradually, tossing.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • A short time before serving, add chopped scallions to salad.
  • Serve sprinkled with toasted walnuts.
  • Makes 6 to 8 servings.