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Shaved Gouda and cabbage slaw with cumin seed dressing

Serves 4 to 6

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

150 g mild Gouda
1-2 baby cabbages
6–8 salad onions, thinly shredded

For the dressing, mix:

2 T white wine vinegar
1 t Dijon mustard
6 T olive oil
1 T cumin seeds, lightly toasted
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

Cumin and Gouda are a classic combo. Here, lightly toasted cumin seeds are added to the dressing to spike a cheesy coleslaw.

Thinly slice the cheese using a cheese slicer and the cabbage using a mandolin.

Toss the cabbage, onions and cheese with the dressing and serve immediately.

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Shaved Gouda and cabbage slaw with cumin seed dressing

Ingredients

Method