Apple and Cabbage Slaw

Apple and Cabbage Salad

I think the extra cold weather makes me want summer foods even more. We warmed up to a balmy 2 degrees today. I wanted a dinner that made me think of summer and picnics. I had some boneless chicken thighs, cooked pasta and a head of cabbage to work with. I  pan broiled the chicken and then added some barbecue sauce and let that simmer a little while longer. I also made pasta salad the way my Mom would have- pasta, hard cooked eggs, celery, green onions, mayo, salt and pepper. When I got to the cabbage I wanted something more than just traditional cole slaw. I ended up using a combination of shredded cabbage and slivered apples in an apple cider vinegar dressing. The sweetness of the apples was a nice touch and worked well with the cabbage.

Apple and Cabbage Slaw

6-8 c. shredded cabbage

2 large apples, unpeeled, cut into thin strips

1/2 c. cider vinegar

2 T. sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Combine cabbage and apples in a medium bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly. Salad can be eaten right away or chilled for a couple of hours.

Dinner tonight