Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

With very few ingredients, this shredded carrot and cabbage salad has a tangy, crispy, and crunchy taste you'll love.

Chef

Margaret Howard

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The 250 Best 4-Ingredient Recipes

Published by Robert Rose

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This image courtesy of Mark T. Shapiro

Editor's Note: If you're on the hunt for a yummy salad or slaw recipe to serve at your next picnic or potluck, you're in luck. This tasty shredded carrot and cabbage salad is tossed with olive oil and vinegar, giving it a unique taste that keeps well. A much healthier alternative to slaws that use mayonnaise, this crunchy dish is sure to become a household favorite. You'll love the tangy and crisp flavor palette it provides. Plus, this recipe could easily be updated to include other veggies like lettuce or other cabbage varietals.

This traditional coleslaw is an especially great salad to make for a potluck — it travels well because it does not contain any mayonnaise.

Serves4

CostInexpensive

Easy

Make Ahead RecipeYes

Kid FriendlyYes

OccasionBuffet, Game Day

Recipe CourseSide Dish, Vegetable

Dietary ConsiderationEgg-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Healthy, Kosher, Lactose-free, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

MealBrunch, Dinner, Lunch

Taste and TextureCrisp, Crunchy, Light, Savory, Tangy

Type of DishSalad, Vegetable

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced cabbage
1 cup (250 mL) small carrot strips
2 tbsp (25 mL) cider vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a salad bowl, combine cabbage and carrots.
Add vinegar and oil and toss to combine. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

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