Nutty Apple-Cherry Slaw

Update: Served this to Doug for lunch today (March 30th) and he really liked it. We used his dressing in place of the suggested dressing. Happy times!

Ingredients:

4 cups shredded red cabbage OR 1/2 of a 16 ounce package pre-made shredded coleslaw + carrot mix
2 cups loosely packed fresh arugula and/or watercress, or your choice of greens
1 medium Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apple, cored and sliced into thin strips
1/2 cup dried cherries, cranberries, currants or raisins
2 Tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Viniagrette (recipe to follow) or your own dressing
1/4 cup dry-roasted sunflower seeds OR 1/3 cup chopped pecans, hickory nuts or walnuts

In a large bowl, toss cabbage, greens, apple, cherries and green onion. Shake dressing well and pour over. Toss lightly to coat. Sprinkle with nuts or seeds. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.

Viniagrette

1/3 cup sunflower oil or vegetable oil
3 Tablespoons cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
3 Tablespoons orange juice
1 Tablespoon honey or sugar
1 + 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard or coarse-ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar; shake vigorously.

Serves: 8-10.
Source: Midwest Living Magazine, April/May 2011