fast & furious tangy slaw

Goleta, CA
Updated on Apr 27, 2017

I wanted to make a slaw that would be a good accompaniment to BBQ chicken and corn, adding a little acid and tang to the meal. There's a good crunch from the veggies, tang from the mustard and the right amount of acid from the vinegar and the lime juice. The sugar adds a little sweet. And I wanted it to be a lighter version of the slaws made with mayonnaise based dressings.

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 1/4 - green or napa cabbage
  • 1/4 - purple cabbage
  • 1/4 - red onion
  • 1/2 - red or orange bell pepper, seeded
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 - jalpeno, membrane and seeds removed
  • SLAW DRESSING
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice or 1/2 tsp lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted and black for color

How To Make fast & furious tangy slaw

  • Step 1
    Assemble your ingredients, bowls and measuring utensils
  • Step 2
    Carefully remove the hard core from both cabbages. Cut both in half and thinly slice on a mandoline or by hand and add to a large bowl.
  • Step 3
    Thinly slice the onion and add to the cabbage
  • Step 4
    Julienne the bell pepper and jalapeno and add to the bowl.
  • Step 5
    If you purchase pre-shredded carrots, add to the bowl. If you’re using whole carrots, slice in half both ways and julienne.
  • Step 6
    In a small bowl add all of the dressing ingredients, except the sesame seeds, and combine thoroughly with a whisk or pour into a container with a tight fitting lid and shake well.
  • An easy to make and delicious side dish for any summer picnic or BBQ or a serve it on top of a smoky pulled pork or even a spicy banh mi sandwich. It's cool and tangy with a little kick.
    Step 7
    Pour the dressing over the slaw and combine until everything is well coated. If you’re not going to serve right away, wait until you ready to serve to add the dressing. Just before serving sprinkle on the sesame seeds and serve.

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