Tricia’s Coleslaw

I invented this coleslaw for my friend TR who throws wonderful parties and praises my salads.

2 cloves garlic, crushed
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 T olive oil
1 T mayonnaise
1 t dijon mustard
1 1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t sugar
freshly ground pepper
1 cup yogurt cheese
2 T chopped fresh cilantro

1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 carrots, grated
1/4 cup red onion, minced

To make yogurt cheese, place 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt in a fine sieve lined with paper towels. Place the sieve over a bowl, cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

Combine all the dressing ingredients except yogurt, whisking well to form an emulsion. Whisk in the yogurt. Store the dressing and salad separately, until 1 hour before serving. Combine dressing with salad and chill for 1 hour.