"Slightly tart mandarin orange segments, salty-spicy-sweet roasted cashews, and a very crunchy red cabbage salad threaded with fennel, scallions, and a hint of fresh mint with a sumac-specked vinaig…..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (115 grams) cashews
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2 tablespoons (25 grams) dark brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 pound (455 grams) red cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded (about 4 cups)
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1 small or half a large fennel bulb, halved and sliced thin (about 1 cup)
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3 regular or 4 thin scallions, thinly sliced (green and white parts)
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A small handful fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
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3 mandarins (clementines and other small oranges work here), divided
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) white wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon sumac, plus more for finishing
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Spiced cashews (from above)