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| Blueberry Fig Coleslaw Salad |
Delicious and easy to make ahead! Bring this crowd pleasing salad
to a summertime potluck meal or barbecue, only if you don’t mind getting a lot
of recipe requests. Because, even though it takes an extra five minutes to make
the dressing, it’s well worth it because it really makes the salad!
to a summertime potluck meal or barbecue, only if you don’t mind getting a lot
of recipe requests. Because, even though it takes an extra five minutes to make
the dressing, it’s well worth it because it really makes the salad!
This is so versatile, too. Any berries will do. Any nuts or dried
fruit will work, also. If you don’t have fresh figs in season, just use the
dried ones in a pinch. (Like I did here) Make the dressing in advance and store
in the refrigerator, and layer the rest of the salad
fruit will work, also. If you don’t have fresh figs in season, just use the
dried ones in a pinch. (Like I did here) Make the dressing in advance and store
in the refrigerator, and layer the rest of the salad
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| We’re all about al fresco entertaining and bright colors |
ingredients in a covered
big bowl together the day before. All you’ll need the day of, is a couple of big
spoons to toss the salad and dressing together. Do this right before serving, keeping it in the shade. Recipe below:
We love year round al fresco dining in Santa Monica, and
throughout California. Here are some trendy California outdoor entertaining tips:
throughout California. Here are some trendy California outdoor entertaining tips:
- Simplify your life by pulling the bar cart out and serving
your signature pre-mixed cocktail, such as Margaritas or Hurricanes. - Set up a s’mores station near your fire pit or outdoor
fireplace. Whittle away the ends of small branches to use as rustic marshmallow
cooking tools. - Gourmet flavored popcorn bars or stations, meaning a
combination of large bowls covered with colorful kitchen towels (or lidded glass jars) filled
with popcorn, with labels and small serving bowls. - Bright, bold and intense colors are really hot right now, such as
oranges, yellows, pinks, purples, lime green, or turquoise. Add color with brightly hued
fabric napkins, ceramic or melamine platters, paintable garden furniture, or
accent pillows.
Santa Monica Blueberry and Fig Coleslaw Salad
Serves: 8; Double the recipe for a potluck if desired
Salad Dressing Ingredients:
1 ¼ C Best Foods
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
1/3 C Granulated Sugar
¼ C Champagne
Vinegar
Vinegar
1 t Magic
Salmon Seasoning by Chef Paul Prudhomme
Salmon Seasoning by Chef Paul Prudhomme
¼ t black
pepper
pepper
Ingredients:
1 C Fresh
Blueberries
Blueberries
¼ C Pecans,
coarsely chopped
coarsely chopped
½ C Golden Raisins and/or figs
1 C Fresh
Dates, coarsely chopped (or ½ dried dates)
Dates, coarsely chopped (or ½ dried dates)
1 16oz
package coleslaw: red, green cabbage and carrot mix
package coleslaw: red, green cabbage and carrot mix
1 Carrot,
shredded (if desired)
shredded (if desired)
Directions:
Combine first five dressing ingredients in a medium bowl.
Whisk well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for an hour. Combine coleslaw mix, raisins, dates, nuts, blueberries, carrot, and to a large
mixing bowl. This recipe makes more than enough for about 1 package of coleslaw
mix. Add dressing gradually by ¼ cup full to bowl and mix to determine when
you’ve added enough to lightly wet all coleslaw mix. You’ll have extra
dressing, that when refrigerated, lasts about a week.
Whisk well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for an hour. Combine coleslaw mix, raisins, dates, nuts, blueberries, carrot, and to a large
mixing bowl. This recipe makes more than enough for about 1 package of coleslaw
mix. Add dressing gradually by ¼ cup full to bowl and mix to determine when
you’ve added enough to lightly wet all coleslaw mix. You’ll have extra
dressing, that when refrigerated, lasts about a week.
