Fruit Slaw in a Cabbage Bowl

Name: Fruit Slaw in a Cabbage Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium head cabbage; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained; 2 medium carrots, shredded; 1 medium tart apple, chopped; 1/2 cup halved green grapes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

This fresh recipe from Darlene Brenden turns ho-hum coleslaw on its head—in more ways than one! I take the traditional blend of vegetables for that dish and mix in juicy fruit pieces," begins the Salem, Oregon cook. "Then I serve the salad inside a hollowed-out cabbage. Both the flavor and "bowl" never fail to draw compliments.

Ingredients

1 medium head cabbage
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1/2 cup halved green grapes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

To prepare the cabbage serving bowl, gently peel back outer leaves of the cabbage. Hollow out cabbage, leaving a 1/4-in. shell and the core intact; set aside. Chop removed cabbage leaves. Place 2 cups chopped cabbage in a large bowl (refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use). Add oranges, pineapple, carrots, apple and grapes.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, lemon juice, honey and ginger; shake well. Pour over slaw and toss to coat. Spoon into cabbage bowl. Serve immediately.