Spinach Radish Slaw With Crispy Chiles And Pepitas Recipes

SPINACH, RADISH SLAW WITH CRISPY CHILES AND PEPITAS

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.

SAUTEED RADISHES WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook 2 bunches trimmed and halved radishes and 1 sliced red onion in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, stirring, until tender, about 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir in 5 ounces baby spinach, the juice of 1/2 lemon and a pinch each of salt and pepper; cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

SPINACH WITH CRISPY CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Place chickpeas on a paper-towel-lined plate to allow any excess liquid to be absorbed.
• Place flour in a deep bowl; add chickpeas and toss until completely coated with flour.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, add chickpeas, shaking pot to coat chickpeas with oil; chickpeas will begin to snap and pop. Keep shaking or stirring pan occasionally, until chickpeas are golden brown all over, about 4 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; using a slotted spoon, transfer chickpeas to a plate and set aside.
• Place pot over medium-high heat and add remaining tablespoon oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
• Add red pepper and spinach to pot and cook until spinach begins to wilt, about 1 minute; season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Continue cooking until spinach has completely wilted, about 30 seconds more.
• Transfer spinach to a serving plate and top with chickpeas; serve immediately.

SPINACH SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss lettuce, spinach and cabbage; cover and refrigerate. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

CREAMY RADISH SLAW

Steps:

• combine forst 3 ingredients in a bowl.
• combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients with a whisk.
• drizzle over slaw, toss well to combine.
• serve immediately.

SPINACH AND CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes to blend flavors.

CRUNCHY SLAW WITH RADISHES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, lime juice, and sugar; season generously with salt and pepper. Add cabbage and radishes; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH WITH CREAMY CARROT-RADISH SLAW

Steps:

• Make the Creamy Carrot-Radish Slaw:
• Whisk mayonnaise, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Add carrots, radishes, cilantro, parsley, almonds, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
• Make the Chickpea Salad:
• Whisk mayonnaise, oil, salsa verde, lemon zest, and lemon juice in another medium bowl until smooth. Pulse shallot and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped. Add chickpeas and pulse just until coarsely chopped, about 20 seconds. Transfer to bowl with salsa verde mixture. Fold in cucumber, feta, cilantro, and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
• Assemble the sandwiches:
• Layer 4 slices of avocado on each bottom bun. Top with a heaping 3/4 cup chickpea mixture and 2 Tbsp. spinach. Top with top bun and serve with carrot-radish slaw alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Chickpea salad can be made 2 days ahead. Chill in a resealable container.

RADISH COLESLAW

Steps:

• Shred cabbage, sprinkle with sugar and salt.
• Let set for two hours or longer.
• Turn mixture over a couple of time while cabbage is leaching its juices.
• Drain liquid from bowl.
• Add rest of the ingredients, toss and serve.
• May be chilled and served the next day.