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Red Cabbage Slaw is all dressed up with shredded carrots and a tasty homemade Apple Cider vinaigrette. It’s light, crunchy, full of zingy flavors, and makes a great side dish or even an excellent starter.
Red Cabbage Slaw with Carrots
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Remember those Barbecue Ribs from the other day? THOSE with THIS = summer-food-heaven! Add shots of homemade moonshine to the mix and you’ve got 4 happy people singing patriotic songs from sun-up to sun-down. Yeah. That happened.
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Our cabbage slaw is set apart by a tangy, homemade apple cider vinaigrette. Made with a mix of Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and extra virgin olive oil and complemented by apple cider vinegar, this dressing adds a perfect tangy counterpoint to the crunchy vegetables. The additional freshness of lemon juice, a hint of sweetness from honey, a sprinkle of chili powder for a bit of heat, and a dash of vanilla extract for a nuanced flavor make this vinaigrette a must-try!
How To Make Red Cabbage Slaw
- Start by arranging the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a large salad bowl.
- Next, mix together the Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and give it a good toss to evenly coat the vegetables.
- After combining, give it a taste and tweak the seasoning as necessary to suit your taste.
- Allow the cabbage slaw to chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. This step allows the flavors to meld and enhances the overall taste of the salad.
Tips for Making a Slaw
- Shred your cabbage and carrots as thinly as possible. This will give the slaw a nice texture and allow the dressing to better penetrate the vegetables.
- Allow the slaw to sit for at least 15 minutes or even a couple of hours if you have time. This allows the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to soften slightly in the vinaigrette.
- Always taste your slaw before serving. Depending on the acidity of your apple cider vinegar or the sweetness of your carrots, you may need to adjust the seasoning.
- Fresh ingredients are key for a great coleslaw.
Remember, the best part about a recipe like this is that it’s flexible. Feel free to adjust it to your taste or mix in other veggies you might have on hand.
Serving Suggestions
This slaw pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. Try it with grilled carne asada, chicken skewers, in a pulled pork sandwich, or alongside a simple grilled cheese sandwich. Its refreshing crunch makes it a versatile side.
But I like cakes, too. I just inhaled a slice of this Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake for breakfast. For the rest of the day, looks like I’ll be enjoying protein shakes. 😁 I could’ve just reached for my uber-healthy Blender Muffins, but nah, I didn’t.
A great salad is all about balance, and this slaw perfectly marries the crisp, fresh veggies with the tangy vinaigrette to bring you a dish that you’ll want to make again and again. From hereon, we just need to properly celebrate what is in our present– flip flops, barbecues, and a fantastically textured Cabbage Slaw.
ENJOY!
Red Cabbage Slaw with Carrots
Katerina | Diethood
Tossed with an incredible Apple Cider Vinaigrette, this tangy cabbage slaw is light, crunchy, and refreshing and serves perfectly as a side dish or even an appetizer.
4.53 from 44 votes
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Servings : 8 servings
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
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
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.
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cabbage recipe, coleslaw recipe, salads, slaw recipes
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87 comments on “Red Cabbage Slaw”
Tanya Lockhart
I made this for a church function and it was a great hit.
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Katerina
Mar 25, 2024 at 3:58 PM
That’s wonderful to hear! It’s always a great feeling when a dish is well-received, especially at a gathering like a church function. Thank YOU! 🙂
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Debby
Aug 5, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Excellent slaw for any type of BBQ sandwich. My whole family enjoyed it, and that rarely happens.
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Carrie K
May 11, 2023 at 10:34 AM
Delicious! I like to add a julienned green apple- adds a nice sweetness and tartness!
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Katerina Petrovska
May 15, 2023 at 12:41 PM
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
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Liz F.
Oct 12, 2022 at 2:55 PM
This recipe is FABULOUS. I have a question though- since even the smallest head of cabbage makes so much, can I freeze, say, half the slaw either with or without the dressing? I find that it keeps very well in a freezer bag just in the fridge.
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Isabel
Sep 10, 2022 at 2:24 PM
Made this today. Absolutely delicious. Thank you. I just added some unsalted sunflower seeds.
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Katerina Petrovska
Sep 12, 2022 at 3:18 AM
That’s great! I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
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Lisa
Aug 18, 2022 at 7:07 PM
I added shredded green pepper and zucchini. Yummm!
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Katerina Petrovska
Aug 21, 2022 at 11:59 AM
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
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sloanalison3@gmail.com
Jun 14, 2022 at 5:45 PM
I made this today and it’s nice and fresh and crunchy! The only thing was I didn’t have any green onions on hand, so I added red radish instead, which turned out pretty good except the cabbage dyed the radishes purple! I think this will make a good side for tacos!
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I have made this salad for barbecues and it’s always a hit. I like to make it the night before to allow the flavors to sit. Always delicious!
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Katerina Petrovska
Oct 20, 2021 at 11:43 AM
That’s great to hear! I’m very happy everyone loved it! Thank YOU! 🙂
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Cara
Mar 28, 2022 at 6:35 PM
Absolutely delicious! Perfect healthy,tasty side dish. Thanks. And sorry for your lower ratings for anyone who minuses a star rating for ” lot of work” in preparation of a SLAW recipe. 🙄 .
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Katerina Petrovska
Mar 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for chiming in! 🙂
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Lynn
Sep 6, 2021 at 7:46 AM
Really delicious. Dressing was just perfect. Dressed only the salad I was using that night. Did not add garlic. Will use remainer of dressing on salads. A really nice vinagrette
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Katerina Petrovska
Sep 7, 2021 at 12:17 PM
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
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Lisa Darnell
Aug 12, 2021 at 8:40 AM
Hi I have just made this and it was absolutely amazing I was just wondering how long the dressing would keep for ?. I was thinking of making it for my normal salad as iv not had a dressing like it .
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Katerina Petrovska
Aug 12, 2021 at 8:58 AM
Hi!
So happy you liked it! Thank you 😊. Generally, homemade vinaigrettes can be kept refrigerated for about 2 weeks, and dairy-based dressings will keep up to 1 week.Reply
Marty Pabon
Jun 21, 2021 at 10:56 PM
I made this salad exactly as per instructions and was rewarded with the best red cabbage salad I have ever tasted. The blend of sour, sweet, and spicy ingredients in the dressing was an absolute burst of flavor to the tastebuds. Like you I always have cake on the mind but I understand that I have to make healthy food choices as well, but nevertheless, I will be peeking at some of those cake recipes on your page as well. Thanks for a new wonderful summertime fave.
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Katerina Petrovska
Jun 22, 2021 at 10:08 AM
That’s great to hear! I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
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JulieM
Feb 16, 2021 at 6:44 AM
Great salad that tasted even better the next day. I added chick peas and golden raisins which added great contrast in taste and texture.
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Katerina Petrovska
Feb 16, 2021 at 9:54 AM
That’s great! I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
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Meg H.
Jan 18, 2021 at 9:22 PM
Loved this slaw! I have just started eating a plant based diet and am having trouble finding recipes I love. I’ll definitely be adding this one to my recipe box! I added some crushed raw cashews to the slaw and it was awesome! I used a cheese grater to shred my cabbage so the shreds were pretty small so the cashews added some extra crunch and creamy flavor. I did not add any vanilla.
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Katerina Petrovska
Jan 19, 2021 at 12:25 PM
I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
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frank b
Mar 8, 2021 at 4:57 AM
No matter how good the recipie is I couldn’t get through all the pretentious waffle, the never ending links and countless adverts. Going through the page is like staring at a pinball machine from six inches away. Why on earth are you waffling on about cakes? You need to be a lot more subtle if you want to link in other recipes. This is one site I’ll not look at again. Unless I want a headache!
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Katerina Petrovska
Mar 8, 2021 at 6:40 AM
Bye.
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jenniferlaurie@yahoo.ca
Apr 25, 2021 at 3:39 PM
Pro tip
It’s called “jump to recipe”
What, are you new?!?
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Danielle
Sep 29, 2020 at 7:35 PM
Is there something else I can use besides honey?
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Taunia Kellerby
Jul 13, 2021 at 11:11 AM
Agave
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Liz F.
Oct 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM
I use maple syrup in place of honey for all recipes, as I prefer the depth of flavor.
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Taylor
Jul 16, 2020 at 10:03 AM
Loved this. Quick question — it says it makes 8 servings, but what is a serving size? It says 1 gram in the nutrition info.
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