Spicy Red Square Cole Slaw With A Zakutzky Of Smoked Fish Recipes

Steps:

• Toss the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos and pickling juice, vinegar, oil, onion and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. If the slaw seems too dry, add more vinegar and oil.

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until well blended.
• Add the cabbage, parsley, scallions and grapes to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before serving.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers and salt and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour. In a colander in the sink, drain and rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water, then drain it well, pat dry, Transfer the cucumbers to a large bowl and mix with the sour cream, dill, 1 teaspoon vinegar, cayenne, and season with pepper, to taste. Meanwhile, toss the onion with the remaining 2 teaspoons of the vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Set aside to cool.
• Arrange the fish, cucumber salad, onions, watercress, and bowls of horseradish on a large serving platter. If desired, serve with the multi-grain bread.

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• Bring some water to a boil and blanch the ginger until tender; drain and dry; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl combine oil, lemon juice, capers, salt and pepper. Just before serving, toss the spinach with most of the vinaigrette, reserving some for avocadoes. Peel avocado and slice into 3 by 1 inch pieces. Toss avocado with remaining dressing.
• Set dressed spinach in the middle of each dinner plate. Place avocado slices in a crown around spinach. Place the pieces of smoked fish, alternating the sable with the salmon, around avocado. Garnish spinach with julienned ginger.

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• Shred the cabbage. Slice the scallions into 1-inch strips (on the bias). In a large bowl, mix together with the mayonnaise, sugar and hot oil. Let sit overnight, refrigerated. Mix in the peanuts and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Steps:

• Cut the cabbage in half and remove the core. Cut each half in half and slice each resulting quarter into thin ribbons. Mix with carrots in a large, nonreactive bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
• Pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss. Season to taste.
• The coleslaw may be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for a few hours. Toss again before serving.