Monday, June 28, 2010

Coleslaw Recipe - Chicago style hotdog inspired.

I was looking around for a crispy kosher coleslaw recipe. I've been unable to find one in this area of the country. The one I had in mind has no dairy, no mayo, & typically has poppy seeds. Anyway, in my search, a friend recommended this Chicago Dog Salad.

Wow. Good stuff. If you like a Chicago style hot dog or fresh crispy coleslaw, you'll appreciate this. I added shredded carrots and poppy seeds. I think mini, pickled green peppers (called Sport Peppers, which are served on a Chicago dog) would also be a good idea. I haven't had it with hot dogs, but it would certainly work well. Yum.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar, eyeball it
  • 1 rounded teaspoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 of a 16-ounce sack shredded cabbage blend for slaw salads
  • 1 romaine heart, shredded
  • 2 vine ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 3 large half sour or garlic pickles, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • [3 carrots, shredded]
  • [1 tablespoon poppy seeds]
  • 8 pork or beef hot dogs, cut into 1-inch-thick slices on an angle

Directions

In the bottom of a large bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, sugar, and about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the onions, cabbage, romaine, tomatoes, and pickles and toss the salad. Season with salt and pepper, adjust seasonings, and reserve.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (1 turn of the pan) then arrange the sliced dogs in a single layer. Sear them a couple of minutes on each side. Remove to paper towels to drain.

Mound up the salad on plates, top with seared dogs, and serve.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/chicago-dog-salad-recipe/index.html







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