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.

Hussein Khalifeh
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious slaw.


Nayana Chandrasiri
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I had some trouble finding pepitas, but I was able to substitute sunflower seeds.


Austin Cloud
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The slaw was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Sjaan Sahib
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I will definitely be making this slaw again.


Aaron Green
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This slaw is the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.


Tehzeeb Zehra
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I made this slaw for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


6 Studio
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This slaw is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Arham Sarfraz
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I love the combination of flavors in this slaw. The sweetness of the radishes pairs perfectly with the bitterness of the spinach.


Abbot Housely
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach and radishes. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Bukola Bolade
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I made this slaw for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the crispy chiles added a nice kick.


Khanii Queen
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This slaw was a refreshing and flavorful addition to our summer cookout. The combination of spinach, radish, and pepitas provided a nice balance of textures and flavors.