Summer Slaw (Printable Version)

Light, crunchy salad with vibrant summer flavors featuring green and red cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper in a creamy tangy dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

07 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, sliced bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro if using.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss thoroughly with salad tongs until every strand is evenly coated.
04 - Taste the slaw and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
05 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crunch alone is worth it, every bite snaps and crackles like summer on a fork.
  • That creamy, tangy dressing comes together in about sixty seconds with pantry staples.
  • It plays nice with everything from grilled chicken to fish tacos to a plain old sandwich.
02 -
  • Salt the cabbage too early and it will weep puddles into your dressing, so dress it close to serving time.
  • The slaw tightens and softens as it sits, so if making ahead, keep the dressing separate until the last possible moment.
03 -
  • Soak the shredded cabbage in ice water for five minutes, drain well, and it will be the crispiest thing you have ever eaten.
  • Let the dressed slaw sit for just ten minutes before serving and the flavor transformation is remarkable.

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