Asian Pear Slaw
Yield: 12 x 1-cup servings
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb broccoli slaw mix (2 qt)
2 lb. Pacific Northwest Canned Lite Pear halves, drained, cut into 1-in. chunks, reserve juice
2 cups peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
1 cup shredded carrots
4 oz. Ramen noodles, crushed (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups sliced scallions
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Asian Pear Dressing*
1/4 cup toasted black sesame seeds
METHOD
1. In large bowl toss together broccoli slaw, pear chunks, cucumber dices, carrot shreds, Ramen noodles, scallion and cilantro; mix gently.
2. Stir in 1 1/2 to 2 cups Asian Pear Dressing* and gently toss to mix. Cover. CCP: Refrigerate below 40°F at least 2 hours before using as directed. Toss several times to mix during chilling period.
3. To Serve: Place 1 cup slaw mixture per serving in a bowl and sprinkle top with 1 tsp. sesame seeds.
* Asian Pear Dressing (2 cups)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups reserved Pacific Northwest Lite Canned Pear juice
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup pickled ginger, minced
2 Tbsp. dark sesame oil
1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. pickled ginger juice
1 Tbsp. wasabi paste
1/4 cup Yazoo juice or lemon juice
1. Heat Pear juice in a small stainless pan and reduce syrup by 2/3 to 1/2 cup. Cool to room temperature.
2. In a stainless bowl, whisk together reduced juice with all remaining ingredients until well blended. Cover. Hold at room temperature at least 2 hours before serving or CCP: Refrigerate below 40°F. To serve, remove from refrigeration at least 2 hours before using as directed.