Ingredients

  • 1 pound cabbage shredded or sliced fine, 1/2 of smallish cabbage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon leaves dried, or 1 teaspoon freshly chopped
  • 1 large apples any kind
  • 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  • Shred cabbage using a food processor with shredding disc, or for a nicer texture thinly slice.
  • Place the cabbage in a colander.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Toss until well mixed.
  • Allow to sit in the sink or over a bowl for several hours (1 to 4 hours).
  • The salt will soften and extract some water from the cabbage.
  • Rinse the cabbage under the cold running water.
  • Press to remove excess water and allow to drain for 15 minutes to an hour.
  • At this point, you can put the cabbage into a zip-lock bag and keep it refrigerate until you are ready to make the salad.
  • This can be done up to one day ahead.
  • Whenever you want to make the salad.
  • In a large bowl, add the finely chopped onions, honey, vinegar, olive oil, mustard and tarragon.
  • Mix well with a whisk.
  • Peel, core and cut the apple into about 1/2-inch chunks.
  • Add the apple and cabbage to the bowl.
  • Toss thoroughly until well combined and the dressing covers all.
  • Taste, adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
  • It can be served straight away but it better to allow the flavor to mingle.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or transfer into a air-tight container.
  • Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight (even better) until ready to serve.
  • This keeps wonderfully for several days in the refrigerator.