Autumn "coleslaw"
For the salad:
1/2 cup pecan halves coarsely chopped
1/2 head (about 1 1/2 lbs) red cabbage, cored
2 large apples (about 1 lb total) such as Gala, Cortland, Empire or Fuji
1/4 cup pitted dates, slivered or chopped
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 large shallot thinly...