Kale Slaw With Barbecue Walnut Crumble Recipe

Name: Kale Slaw With Barbecue Walnut Crumble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cabbage, shredded; 2 ½ cups shredded kale; 1 cup carrot, shredded; ¼ cup sweet onion, thinly sliced; ¼ teaspoon celery seed; ⅓ cup cashews, raw, soaked for 1 hour, drained, and rinsed; ⅓ cup sunflower seeds, raw, soaked for 4 hours, drained, and rinsed; ¼ cup water; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; ¾ teaspoon salt; 5 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked for 2 hours, drained, and rinsed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon dried chipotle powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups walnuts, raw; 1 tablespoon sweet onion, minced

Servings: persons

3 cups cabbage, shredded
2 ½ cups shredded kale
1 cup carrot, shredded
¼ cup sweet onion, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon celery seed
⅓ cup cashews, raw, soaked for 1 hour, drained, and rinsed
⅓ cup sunflower seeds, raw, soaked for 4 hours, drained, and rinsed
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup
¾ teaspoon salt
5 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked for 2 hours, drained, and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon dried chipotle powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups walnuts, raw
1 tablespoon sweet onion, minced

1
For kale slaw, in a large bowl, toss together all ingredients and set aside.
2
For the mayo, in a high-speed blender combine all ingredients and blend until very smooth.
3
Pour over the kale slaw and mix well.
4
For the barbecue walnut crumble, in a food processor, place sundried tomatoes, olive oil, water, maple syrup, vinegar, paprika, chili powder, chipotle, and salt.
5
Process until a smooth paste forms.
6
Add walnuts and pulse to create a crumbly texture.
7
Scrape into a medium bowl and fold in sweet onion.
8
To serve, divide kale slaw and top with barbecue walnut crumble.

590

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cabbage, shredded, 2 ½ cups shredded kale, 1 cup carrot, shredded, ¼ cup sweet onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Kale Slaw With Barbecue Walnut Crumble falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kale Slaw With Barbecue Walnut Crumble

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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