Festive Slaw Recipe
Boxing Day grazing is all about relaxed feasting — sharing plates, nibbling on leftovers, and flavours that wake up your tastebuds after the big Christmas roast. This Olives Et Al Festive Slaw is bright, crunchy, zesty, and guaranteed to earn a place on the grazing table. Perfect for leftovers… or just a fork on standby.
At Olives Et Al, we’re all about bold flavours that bring people together — even (and especially) on the most relaxed day of the year. Packed with seasonal colour, a little heat, and finishing crunch from our Hot Honey Nuts, this slaw is simple, dramatic, and utterly moreish. Serve it alongside leftover ham, turkey, or a cheese board and watch it disappear.
Whether you’re feeding family between long walks, stacking a grazing board, or sneaking a fork straight from the bowl, this recipe is guaranteed to become a Boxing Day favourite.
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
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1 Shredded red cabbage
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2-3 Grated carrots
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2 Clementines, sliced - very festive
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Pomegranate seeds
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A little chopped fresh chilli
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Pinch of salt
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Olives Et Al Orange & Shallot Dressing
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OEA Hot Honey Nuts
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Fresh mint, roughly torn
Method
Prep the slaw:
In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrots, clementine, pomegranate, chilli, and salt.
Dress it beautifully:
Pour over a generous amount of Olives Et Al Orange & Shallot Dressing and toss gently to combine.
Add crunch + heat:
Sprinkle the Hot Honey Nuts over the top for sweet heat and texture. Finish with a few extra pomegranate seeds.
Finish with freshness:
Tear fresh mint over the slaw and give one last gentle toss.
Serve:
Arrange on your grazing table alongside leftovers, cheese boards, or enjoy straight from the bowl — this slaw works everywhere!
Bright, bold, and the perfect Boxing Day companion to ham, turkey, cheeses, and all the festive bits in between.
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