Description
This Sweet Restaurant Slaw is a classic, refreshing side dish featuring a crunchy mix of green and red cabbage with shredded carrot, tossed in a tangy and sweet homemade dressing. Perfectly chilled and full of vibrant flavors, it’s an ideal accompaniment to barbecues, sandwiches, or any meal that could use a crispy, flavorful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium green cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 medium red cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, shredded
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for a tangy kick)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, and shredded carrot to create the base of your slaw.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard if using, until smooth and well blended.
- Toss the Slaw: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture, then toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the sweet and tangy dressing.
- Chill the Slaw: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the slaw for at least 1 hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the cabbage to soften slightly.
- Serve: Serve the slaw chilled for a refreshing and crisp side dish that complements a variety of meals.
Notes
- For best texture, shred the cabbage and carrot uniformly.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet slaw.
- Dijon mustard is optional but adds a nice tangy contrast.
- Slaw can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated to enhance flavor.
- Celery seed adds a subtle earthy note; omit if unavailable or not preferred.
