Dried Blueberry Mandarin Orange Coleslaw

by Debara Valeri

We like this with Belgium endive and walnuts.

1⁄2 cup dried blueberries
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2 Tbsp. slivered almonds or sunflower seeds, toasted
3 large carrots, shredded
1 (16 oz.) package coleslaw or 6 1⁄2 cups shredded cabbage
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
3 Tbsp. honey
1⁄2 tsp. black pepper
1⁄2 tsp. salt
1⁄4 tsp. basil
4 Tbsp. wine wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. orange juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil

In large bowl, toss together blueberries, green onions, sunflower seeds, carrots, cabbage and mandarin oranges. In small bowl, whisk together honey, pepper, salt, basil, vinegar, juice and olive oil. Toss coleslaw with dressing. Serves 12.

Raspberry Dressing:

1/3 cup oil
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1⁄2 cup raspberries