Red Cabbage Slaw
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4.6
Red Cabbage Slaw
Description
This Red Cabbage Slaw features finely sliced red cabbage mixed with shredded carrots and chopped cilantro, creating a crunchy and visually appealing base. The dressing is a blend of rice vinegar, granulated sugar, honey, salt, and black pepper, which delivers a mildly sweet and tangy profile. Combining these ingredients and allowing the slaw to sit chilled or at room temperature enhances the melding of flavors and softens the cabbage slightly while retaining crunch.
The slaw provides a bright, crisp texture suitable for accompanying heavier or grilled dishes, sandwiches, and barbecues. Its mildly sweet vinegar dressing complements the natural earthiness and slight bitterness of red cabbage.
Stirring the slaw again before serving ensures even dressing distribution. Serving after at least an hour resting time develops the flavors without diminishing crispness.
Ingredients
- ½ head red cabbage thinly sliced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 medium carrot peeled and shredded
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Cover and allow to sit for at least an hour in the fridge or at room temperature.
- Stir once more before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4269IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.