If you're looking for a relatively simple and nutritious coleslaw recipe, you've come to the right place! Besides being very easy to prepare, this oil and vinegar coleslaw is so delicious! Serve with smoked burgers!
Say goodbye to gobs of mayo, and loads of sugar that most coleslaw recipes are loaded with. Instead, we are using vinegar, lemon juice, a small amount of oil, and a touch of honey for sweetness.
This Oil and Vinegar Coleslaw is one of those recipes that can be served with a wide range of dishes. My favorite way to serve it is over Instant Pot pork butt or corned beef Irish tacos.
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🧐 About This Recipe
"Coleslaw" is a Dutch term meaning "cabbage salad" According to The Joy of Cooking, raw cabbage is the only consistent ingredient in coleslaw, and here I am replacing the green cabbage with Brussels sprouts!
However, in my defense, Brussels sprouts are in the cabbage family, so I'm not that out of line. Although most American coleslaw is mayonnaise-based, it's not the case in the rest of the world.
Coleslaw is served in other countries as well, but usually with a vinegar-based dressing, similar to this recipe. You can easily include this recipe in your next St. Patrick's Day menu!
🥗 How to Make Oil & Vinegar Coleslaw
Step 1: Add prepared vegetables and herbs to a medium-sized bowl.
Step 2: Whisk dressing ingredients until thoroughly combined, and pour over the coleslaw mix.
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Step 3: Toss coleslaw to coat with dressing. Chill before serving.
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQs
Perhaps you can mound the coleslaw on your favorite burger recipe? You can also serve this slaw on the side with za'atar chicken, or smoked corned beef brisket.
Dare I suggest that you can even have this coleslaw as your main meal; Perhaps topped with some protein? Or add it in your burrito, or over some rice. Get crazy with it, I know I do!
👩🏼🍳 Pro Tips
- You can certainly shred some carrots in your slaw if you prefer. Other popular ingredient options include pineapple, pickles, raisins, and even bacon...what doesn't taste better with bacon, right?
- For a low-carb-friendly version, you can omit the honey, and add some Truvia instead. One to two packets should do it!
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Oil and Vinegar Coleslaw Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Coleslaw Mix:
- 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
- 2 large Brussel sprouts (shredded)
- 3 scallions (diced)
- 3 radishes (cut in half & sliced)
- 2 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
- 1 serrano pepper, sliced (optional)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Add prepared vegetables and herbs in a medium-sized bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients until thoroughly combined, and pour over the coleslaw mix.
- Toss coleslaw to coat with dressing. Chill before serving.
Notes
- You can certainly shred some carrots in your slaw if you prefer. Other popular ingredient options include pineapple, pickles, raisins, and even bacon...what doesn't taste better with bacon, right?
- For a low-carb-friendly version, you can omit the honey, and add some Truvia instead. One to two packets should do it!
Berlanti M says
I love coleslaw but worry about the fat content. This is a very refreshing salad. I didn’t have Brussels sprouts, so I use shredded carrots instead and it came out fine.
Hilda Sterner says
Hi, Thank you for your review, I'm glad you liked it and I like the addition of the carrots, great idea!
Karen Crawford says
I always put celery seed in mine
Jim Ramsey says
This recipe sounds good , I like the taste of red wine vinegar. I also mix table sugar in with my slaw and refrigerate for an hour for the sweet taste.
HildaSterner says
Hi Jim, thanks for your comment! I love red wine vinegar too. I tried this recipe with both red and white vinegar and decided on the white. The taste was good with both options, but in the end, the white looked prettier in the pictures. 😉