We have a snail problem.
I know this for two reasons. First, on mornings after the lawn is watered or when it rains, our front walk is covered in them. And second, they've been eating my basil.
And the mites apparently love my mint.
My cilantro, however, is faring well, and is one of the stars of my Sesame Lime Slaw.
As many of you know, I find the idea of mayonnaise absolutely horrifying, which means that your typical coleslaw is out. But even if I did eat mayo, coleslaw is one of the least visually appealing side dishes out there. It wouldn't get anywhere near my plate.
My goal was to create a visually appealing, palate pleasing slaw that is perfect for the impending warmth of spring and summer. Something picnic-worthy. It needed to be (and remain) crunchy, have a hint of spice, and taste fresh.
I think I won the slaw challenge.
And I also think that I'll win the snail challenge.
In addition to purchasing some organic mite-killing spray this weekend (I so do not want dead neighborhood cats in my yard), I picked up copper wiring. It turns out that while no one sells organic snail bait, snails don't like copper.
I'll keep you updated on how my wire-wrapped pots are faring, but if you have any other snail-repelling suggestions for potted plants, please let me know.
Sesame Lime Slaw
Makes 2 servings
1 cup julienned kohlrabi
1/3 cup julienned carrot
1/2 cup julienned cucumber
2 radishes, julienned
2 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro
2 tsp sesame oil
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
sesame seeds
Whisk together sesame oil, lime juice and ginger and toss with julienned vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
32 comments:
This looks great - I have several family members who can't stand mayo or mayo driven slaws and this is perfect. Have to try it!
I love sesame slaws - have yet to incorporate lime, but it sounds like a fabulous idea. Your next challenge is to come up with a mayo free chicken salad. I've had a delicious one with dill (I think you don't like dill?) and banana peppers but have yet to successfully recreate it.
Thank you for not killing the neighborhood cats. As for the mites and snails, kill away.
I like your recipe, we love cucumber in salads, great photographs!
Such a beautiful Asian-inspired slaw. The photo is just gorgeous too. Good luck with the slug and mite battle, remember where there's a will there's a way!
Very refreshing, crunchy and healthy! A nice combination.
Gorgeous!! The addition of the radishes is genius...the colors of all the veggies makes this slaw shine :)
I love that this has kohlrabi in it, because I always end up with some at some point during the summer and never know what to do with it. Looks delicious!
I'm not a big fan of mayo in my slaw either, so I totally know where you're coming from. Love that you've gone with such an interesting blend of veggies, and especially that you've used radishes... such an underappreciated vegetable, IMO.
Eww, snails are totally gross! I hope the copper does the trick! Glad your cilantro is doing well, because this slaw looks perfect.
I've often been tempted to buy kohlrabi, but never knew what to do with it. Glad you shared your recipe. The sesame lime slaw sounds and looks so refreshing.
Love this colorful slaw. It sounds so tasty.
My BF's mom uses 'pot sitters' to keep the snails out of her plants. They are these concrete thingies *yeah, great description* that raise the pot just a bit. She swears they keep snails at bay. (just in care the wire wrap doesn't work)
Mayo can be so heavy and the nonfat stuff is horrid. Live your slaw recipe waaay better than the traditional. Great picture also.
I just adore all these beautiful colors and especially the flavor of the dressing. soooo much better than sticky, gooey regular slaw, and an awesome way to use unique veggies. LOVE LOVE the second photo, well done!
Beautiful, fresh & funky slaw that I have to try. I can't resist the colours!! :D
This sounds great and looks gorgeous...perfect for spring and all those picnics, like you say. I wonder if I can find kohlrabi here in France...will have to check! Thanks for the great recipe!
this looks fresh and delicious!!! :D
Slaw looks wonderful!
I too am not fond of mayo.
I've been told several times over, that if you put a small basin with a bottle or two of beer in it, that your snails will drink until they die.
I'm in the same boat you are - I despise mayo. There's very few dishes that I can stand it in.
This is my kind of slaw! So bright, colorful, and I'm sure, absolutely delicious!
I love these flavors! Looks de-lish.
This looks really, really good. I'm a big fan of slaw and am always finding news ways to tweak it. I currently am loving it with curry. I'll definitely give yours a try!
I despise mayo as well but adooore cilantro. This looks so fantastically colorful and healthy! Different flavors, but I just posted something that looks very similar to this. It must be Spring!
We have a snail problem, too. May have to pick up some copper tubing - although copper is really expensive isn't it? Love how fresh, healthy, and colorful your slaw is! I have a ton of cabbage from my CSA, I think this is a tasty solution. Congrats on the Top 9!
This looks totally wonderful! I love dishes like that - so fresh and simple! :D
Very refreshing and screaming spring. Love the idea of minus the mayo and cilantro from your garden even better.
Very nice! Beautiful colors and vibrant pictures. We made a somewhat similar Asian inspired slaw http://starvingkitten.com/2010/04/14/spicy-cilantro-and-green-onion-crab-cakes-asian-style-slaw/
What a colorful and flavorful slaw. This looks so good. And I'm feeling your pain (I've lost two basil plants this year!) Thank you for sharing your colorful treat tonight. I hope that the end of your week is full of peace and joy. Your words make me smile, week after week!
I am non-discriminatory when it comes to slaws: I love mayo, Miracle Whip, Oxford Falls Comeback Sauce - all of which make fabulous slaws of different types. I also love fresh, acidic slaws like yours - vibrant, fresh, crunchy. This is beautiful, and as long as you don't make me put fennel in it (that's my *yuck*!), I'm good. :-)
If the copper wire doesn't work, try getting some diatomaceous earth & sprinkle it around the pots & plants. Snails & slugs hate it because it feels like broken glass to them, but it's harmless to everyone else. In fact many people who keep chickens give it to their birds.
This seems like it would be really fresh tasting and useful way to not waste farmers market purchases. Jamie Oliver fan by chance? Your recipes seem simple and true to their ingredients.
This salad looks so fresh, crunchy and inviting.
Hope the slug issue is resolved. They're probably wonderful creatures but they give me the spooks.
I just LOVE this recipe!! It would pair wonderfully with anything BBQ this summer! Following!
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this slaw looks so delicious and refreshing! perfect for the warm weather, i can't wait to make it.
I brought home radishes, cucumbers and kohlrabi from the farmer's market last weekend and this was a perfect way to use all of them in one dish. So tasty. I used peanut oil in place of the sesame oil (which I didn't have on hand); different flavor profile, but still good!
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