Red Cabbage Slaw

Name: Red Cabbage Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head red cabbage, shredded; 2 carrots, shredded; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp celery seed; 1/2 tsp salt; to taste black pepper

A vibrant, tangy slaw of shredded red cabbage, carrots, and scallions tossed in an apple cider vinegar dressing. No mayo needed - crisp, colorful, and great alongside tacos or BBQ.

15 minEasyServes 690 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 head red cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 1 head shredded red cabbage, 2 shredded carrots, and 4 thinly sliced scallions.
2

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp celery seed, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper to taste.
3

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well.
4

Let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving so the cabbage softens slightly.
5

Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for maple syrup in Red Cabbage Slaw?

The entry for Red Cabbage Slaw calls for 2 tsp maple syrup. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Is Red Cabbage Slaw low-carb?

A serving of Red Cabbage Slaw carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How many carbs are in Red Cabbage Slaw?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 6 g of carbohydrate in about 90 calories, with 1 g protein and 7 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 209 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Red Cabbage Slaw ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. The base of Red Cabbage Slaw is red cabbage, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Red Cabbage Slaw?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the red cabbage drops from 1 head to 1/2 head; doubled, it is 2 heads. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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