Description
Carrot and cabbage slaw is a colorful and crunchy salad that combines finely shredded green cabbage and grated carrots, often enhanced with red bell pepper, green onions, and fresh cilantro, dressed with a zesty mixture of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups carrots, grated or finely shredded
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by finely shredding the cabbage and grating the carrots. Chop the red bell pepper, slice the green onions, and chop the cilantro if using.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Whisk until well blended and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Let the slaw sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for a colder slaw before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm heads of cabbage for the best texture.
- Grate carrots uniformly for even mixing.
- Consider adding fruits like apples or nuts for variation.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrot slaw, cabbage slaw, salad, healthy recipe, vegan recipe