Swede, apple and tahini ‘slaw

Swede, apple and tahini ‘slaw

Did you know you can eat swede raw? It’s a crisp vegetable with a peppery flavour that works great shredded in slaws or remoulade, just like celeriac or cabbage. Here, we’ve combined nutty tahini and fresh dill for a top-notch dressing and some apple slices for sweetness. It’s a great ‘slaw recipe for the winter months.

Swede, apple and tahini ‘slaw

Discover more delicious ways to use up an open jar of tahini.

  • Serves icon Serves 4 as a side
  • Time icon Hands-on time 25 min

Did you know you can eat swede raw? It’s a crisp vegetable with a peppery flavour that works great shredded in slaws or remoulade, just like celeriac or cabbage. Here, we’ve combined nutty tahini and fresh dill for a top-notch dressing and some apple slices for sweetness. It’s a great ‘slaw recipe for the winter months.

Discover more delicious ways to use up an open jar of tahini.

Nutrition: Per serving

Calories
253kcals
Fat
18g (2.6g saturated)
Protein
4.2g
Carbohydrates
15g (14g sugars)
Fibre
6.2g
Salt
0.1g

Ingredients

  • 1 small or ½ large swede
  • 2 carrots (about 150g)
  • 1 apple
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • Juice 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp clear honey
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10g dill, chopped
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Method

  1. Cut the swede and carrots into matchsticks or coarsely grate them in a food processor or with a box grater. Core and thinly slice the apple. Put them all in a large bowl.
  2. Put the tahini, lemon juice, honey, oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper in a jug with 2 tbsp ice-cold water and whisk together until combined and smooth. Pour this over the chopped veg and add the dill. Stir everything together until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
253kcals
Fat
18g (2.6g saturated)
Protein
4.2g
Carbohydrates
15g (14g sugars)
Fibre
6.2g
Salt
0.1g

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Recipe By:

Emily Gussin
Food producer and sustainability lead, delicious.

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