Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw Recipe
Tossed with an incredible Apple Cider Vinaigrette, this tangy slaw is light, crunchy, refreshing, and serves perfectly as a side dish or even an appetizer.
Servings : 8 servings
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD
- 1 small head red cabbage, shredded
- 4 large carrots, shredded
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
FOR THE APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey, as needed, for sweetness
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, for flavor, optional
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Place shredded cabbage, carrots and green onions in a large salad bowl. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, garlic, oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, vanilla, chili powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
- Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- Remove from fridge and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve.
Notes
- Shredding: Cut the cabbage and carrots super thin. It'll make the slaw extra tasty because the dressing can get into the veggies better.
- Wait Time: Let your slaw chill in the fridge for 15 minutes or longer. It gives time for the flavors to mix and makes the veggies a bit softer.
- Taste Test: Try a bite before serving. Add more salt, pepper, or honey if you need to, based on how sour your vinegar is or how sweet your carrots are.
- Use fresh ingredients for a better slaw. Fresh lemon juice and garlic make a big difference.
- Serving Tips: You can eat this slaw with grilled meats, pulled pork sandwiches, or even grilled cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5 cups | Calories: 139 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Sodium: 73 mg | Potassium: 385 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 6346 IU | Vitamin C: 64 mg | Calcium: 65 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 11 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.