This Purple Cabbage Coleslaw is fresh, crunchy, and dressed in a zesty, mayo-free vinaigrette with a touch of dill for a subtle herby finish. Packed with color and flavor from crisp cabbage and carrots, it’s a light and easy side that goes with just about anything.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Keyword: Coleslaw, Purple Cabbage Slaw, Red Cabbage
6cupsshredded purple cabbage about half of a medium purple cabbage
1mediumcarrot (one cup thinly shredded)
1smallwhite onion (one cup thinly sliced)
¼cupapple cider vinegar
¼cupolive oil
2tbspmaple syrup
1tbspDijon mustard
½tspdried dill
¾tspsalt
½tspblack pepper
Instructions
Cut the cabbage in half and then one side in half again to quarter. Use a sharp knife to slice the cabbage thin starting from the short end working towards the stem.
Peel the carrot and discard the outer layer. Use a potato peeler to continue to shred the carrot into thin slices.
Cut the onion into very fine rings.
Add the vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, mustard, dill, salt and pepper to a small bowl and whisk to blend to form the dressing.
Add the vegetables to a large bowl and top with the dressing. Toss to coat and serve.
Notes
Store in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days. Serve cold.