Summer Slaw (Printable version)

Light, crunchy salad with vibrant summer flavors. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

07 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, sliced bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro if using.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly with salad tongs or large spoons until every piece is evenly coated.
04 - Taste the slaw and adjust salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
05 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The crunch is loud and satisfying, the kind that makes people go back for seconds before the main course even hits the table.
  • It works with nearly any combination of vegetables you have wilting in the fridge.
  • The dressing strikes a balance between tangy, sweet, and creamy without being heavy.
02 -
  • Salt the cabbage too early and you will end up with a watery puddle at the bottom of the bowl, so dress it close to serving time.
  • The honey measurement is a starting point, and depending on your vinegar and mustard, you may want slightly more or less to balance the flavor.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer makes quick work of the bell pepper and carrots, but watch your fingertips because it will not care about your dinner plans.
  • Full fat yogurt and a good quality mayonnaise make a dressing that tastes homemade rather than store bought.

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