Country Apple Slaw

What makes this recipe stand out is the balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. To prevent the apples from turning brown, be sure they're well coated with dressing before chilling.

Yield: Makes 8 cups

Ingredients

• 2  Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
• 4  cups  shredded green cabbage (about 1/2 head)
• 4  cups  shredded red cabbage (about 1/2 head)
• 1  cucumber, seeded and sliced
• 3/4  cup  dried cherries
• 1/2  cup  cider vinegar
• 1/3  cup  honey
• 1/3  cup  olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4  cup  roasted, salted pepitos (shelled pumpkin seeds)

Preparation

Combine apples and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together vinegar and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss vinaigrette with apple mixture; cover and chill up to 4 hours. Sprinkle with pepitos.