Who else is always looking for ways to use up cabbage in their fridge? Well, I got you covered with this super easy coleslaw recipe that is packed with colorful vegetables and a simple mayo dijon dressing. You can eat this slaw plain, add it to tacos, or top it with your favorite protein. It can be prepped in advance and enjoyed for a couple of days and no baking is required.
For this recipe, you will need:
- Kale: any kale will taste good in this recipe, but I used green curly kale!
- Carrots
- Cabbage: I used red cabbage, but green cabbage works just as well
- Mayo: I used an avocado oil based mayo, but you can use any kind you have in your pantry
- Apple Cider Vinegar: this gives the slaw some acidity and tartness that balances out the honey and dijon mustard
- Honey
- Dijon Mustard
- Olive Oil: I like to use EVOO (extra virgin) since it’s not processed or refined
- Salt
Tips:
- Prep your vegetables in advance so you can easily make this for a side dish or add-on to dinner
- You can add black pepper for a little kick
- Make this during meal prep and store to to eat throughout the week with different types of meals such as tacos, grain bowls or with a protein
- Letting the slaw sit in the dressing for an hour will enhance the flavor
How to Store:
- Store in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days!
Colorful Kale, Carrot, and Cabbage Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale, chopped and packed
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 cups red cabbage, sliced
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop your kale, slice your cabbage, grate your carrots and place it all in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, add the mayo, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and mix together well to make the dressing.
- Add the dressing on top of the vegetables coating them well. If you are not tight on time, letting the slaw sit for an hour will enhance flavor.
- Enjoy as the base of tacos or with your favorite protein!
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