I believe coleslaw is severely underrated! This tasty slaw is a aspect dish staple in our home. It’s the right complement to any summer time barbecue or grilled meat dish. Who doesn’t love the freshness, excellent crunch, and tang from this traditional aspect?
When you love this crunchy coleslaw, you’ll love our Chinese Chicken Salad.
Why Our Recipe
- The proper coleslaw with a creamy sauce that has slightly tang.
- Made with shredded purple and inexperienced cabbage and slightly carrot and onion.
- Straightforward to throw along with a fast prep time of quarter-hour!
Coleslaw is ridiculously simple to make and is a superb aspect dish or topping for sandwiches. It is a recipe that may simply be modified up to fit your personal private style preferences. It may be sweeter or saltier, and you may principally tailor it to the meals it’s going with. We’ve included some ideas for substitutions and add-ins should you’re feeling adventurous.
Ingredient Notes
- Cabbage: Pink and inexperienced cabbage are used for shade and variation. Thinly slice.
- Shredded Carrots: For a candy, earthy style.
- White Onion: Thinly slice for added texture and taste. You can even substitute with a candy onion.
- Mayonnaise: Substitute with plain Greek yogurt, low-fat mayo, or Miracle Whip.
- Pink Wine Vinegar: White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be utilized in its place in the identical quantity.
- Dijon Mustard: Provides depth and a bit of warmth. Use entire grain mustard for slightly texture.
Variations
Spice it Up: Searching for slightly extra warmth? You may simply add sliced (or diced) contemporary jalapeños to this coleslaw. You can even add a splash of sizzling sauce, too.
Lighten it Up: Use plain Greek yogurt as a substitute of mayo should you’re searching for a lighter choice that’s nonetheless deliciously creamy. Or, miss the creamy sauce utterly and add 2 tablespoons of additional virgin olive oil for a French dressing coleslaw.
Combine-Ins: Some nice additions to any coleslaw are inexperienced onion, cilantro, or your favourite nuts or seeds (we love pumpkin and sunflower seeds).
Time-Saving Hack: Whereas we desire freshly chopped cabbage, utilizing a bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots is a superb time saver should you’re brief on time.
Serving Ideas
Coleslaw is a superb complement to many dishes. Listed below are a few of our go-to dishes that pair properly with this tasty slaw!
Mains: Basic pairings embrace fried chicken, some country-style ribs, or BBQ chicken.
Tacos: Make this recipe, after which use the leftovers to make fish tacos the subsequent day. This coleslaw goes completely with fish tacos and even shrimp tacos!
Wraps: Add slightly crunch and slightly tang to a rooster wrap. Seize a tortilla, coleslaw, and a few chicken, and also you’re good to go—no want so as to add dressing!
Sandwiches: High your sandwiches, sliders, and even burgers with this tasty coleslaw. We particularly love a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. A traditional combo!
Storage Directions
Refrigerate leftovers in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days.