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creamy cabbage slaw

creamy cabbage slaw
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This creamy cabbage slaw is a quick, nourishing, fresh, vibrant, and delicious side dish packed with goodness. It's simple to make, versatile, and a crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy days and complementing a variety of meals from BBQs to weeknight dinners. Even picky eaters love its crispness and tangy, creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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1 medium head (about 2 lbs) Green Cabbage
1/2 medium head (about 1 lb) Purple Cabbage
2 large Carrots
1 cup Mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Celery Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cabbage: Start by removing any bruised outer leaves from your green and purple cabbage. Halve each cabbage, remove the core, and then finely shred or chop the cabbage into thin strips. A sharp chef's knife works well, or you can use a mandoline slicer for uniform results (be careful!). Place all the shredded cabbage into a large mixing bowl
  2. Grate the Carrots: Peel the carrots and grate them using the large holes of a box grater. Add the grated carrots to the bowl with the cabbage. This mix forms the base of your beautiful creamy cabbage slaw
  3. Whisk the Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper. Whisk all these ingredients together thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed – perhaps a little more salt, pepper, or a touch more sugar or vinegar to suit your preference for this creamy cabbage slaw dressing
  4. Combine and Coat: Pour the prepared dressing over the shredded cabbage and carrots in the large mixing bowl. Using a large spoon or your clean hands, toss the vegetables thoroughly until they are evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Ensure every strand of cabbage gets a hug from the dressing
  5. Chill: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the creamy cabbage slaw for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time is crucial. It allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the cabbage to slightly soften, making the creamy cabbage slaw even more delicious and refreshing
  6. Serve: Give the creamy cabbage slaw a final stir before serving. Enjoy your homemade, vibrant, and utterly delicious creamy cabbage slaw!

Notes

Finely shred cabbage: The key to a good slaw is thinly shredded cabbage for a tender-crisp texture and effective dressing coating.

Don't skip the chill time: Chilling allows flavors to marry and deepen, and cabbage to slightly wilt, creating a more tender-crisp texture.

Taste and adjust: Always taste and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar) to suit your palate before serving.

Substitutions: Feel free to use all green cabbage, add other veggies like bell peppers or red onion, or lighten the dressing with Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It’s a cold dish, no reheating needed; just stir before serving.

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