I’ve been offering almost everything recently to this Mayo-free vinegar throw, but I can’t wait for you to try it! Perfect aspect for barbecues, summer gatherings, and richer dishes!
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we love our coleslaw! We had our favorite creamy coleslaw with a long inspired flavour, and it rose to one of our most beloved recipes. For years, you asked us to add vinegar-based coleslaw to your blog, and now I can finally say that I’m here!
My obsession with Deli Counter Sub and Saulkraut influenced this simple vinegar throw. It’s fresh, crisp, too sweet in tarts, and with everything! From barbecues to pork chops, pulled pork, meatloaf, sandwiches, tacos and burgers, this Mayo-free throw is the mark!
Important ingredients
Cabbage: I love using red and green cabbage (it looks very beautiful), but you can only use one kind. Green, red, savoy and napa cabbage all work great. If you run out of time, try using a bag of shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix. If you have the remaining cabbage, here is our simple cabbage recipe! Carrot: Adds colour, a little sweetness and flavor. I use a box grater to shred the carrots, but if that’s easy, I can also buy them in advance. Caraway Seed (or Celery Seed): For traditional coleslaw flavor, use celery seeds, but reach for a tasty spin, although slightly different for caraway seeds. Caraway seeds are used in our sauerkraut recipes, but they also give rye bread a flavour. Do the same with this throw and I love it! However, if you’re not a fan of Caraway, use celery seeds like this coleslaw. Homemade vinegar dressing: I love the combination of red wine vinegar and olive oil on my deli submarine, so this is what I used here. Red wine vinegar is a little lighter and has a less acidic taste than other vinegars that work well with coleslaw. To balance the dressing, whisk a small mustard powder, sugar (just a little), and salt. If you don’t have mustard powder, you can substitute Dijon mustard. If you want a citrus dressing, try the cilantro lime throw. This is also Mayo-free.
When making this vinegar-based coleslaw, first add about two-thirds of the dressing, then add more if necessary. That way you will ensure you have a slow to proper dressing ratio!
Simple vinegar slow
My obsession with Deli Counter Sub and Sauerkraut influenced this vinegar slow. I love red wine vinegar, olive oil and caraway seeds. This reminds me of rye or pumper nickel bread (use celery seeds if you’re not a fan). It’s light in the legs, easy to make and lasts for several days in the fridge. I love it!
Make 8 cups
You will need it
Medium cabbage, about 2 pounds, outer leaves removed
Peeled and shredded 3 medium carrots
1/3 cup (80ml) red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons (45ml) Extra virgin olive oil
2½ tsp sugar
1¼ teaspoon mustard powder like Coleman, or 2-3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp thin salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of caraway or celery seeds
direction
1Prepare the cabbage: Thread the cabbage through the core and cut out the core. Slice each quart into thin shreds. Place the shredded cabbage in a nice large bowl (there are 6-8 cups).
2Combine the vegetables: Add fine carrots to the cabbage, mix and toss.
3Make a dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, mustard powder, caraway seeds (or celery seeds), salt and pepper. Taste the sourness and seasonings and adjust as needed. If the dressing is too tart, add a little more sugar.
4Make coleslaw: Pour two-thirds of the dressing over the cabbage and carrots and mix well. (Clean hands are the fastest tool). If the coleslaw appears dry, add a little more dressing. Eat it straight away or leave in the fridge for about an hour, mix in the flavors and tender the cabbage.
5Storage: This vinegar coleslaw keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days. After that, the cabbage becomes floppy and crispy.
Adam and Joan tips
Go ahead: shred the vegetables a day or two beforehand and place them in a reproducible bag in the fridge. Dress up two weeks in advance. Mix cabbage, carrots, and serving days or attire. Store-bought bagged coleslaw mix: You can buy Cherred cabbage or coleslaw mix. One big (16 oz) bag needs to do the trick. What it offers: This fresh vinegar throw is perfect for dishes that need something to carve out the richness or add a fresh flavour. Excellent with grilled ribs, wings of barbecue chicken, pork pulled, pork chops, burgers (or black bean burgers!). It’s also great for sandwiches and tacos! Nutrition facts shown below are estimates.
Nutrition per meal
Serving size
1/2 cup
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calorie
48
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Total fat
2.8g
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Saturated fat
0.4g
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cholesterol
0mg
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sodium
95.2mg
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carbohydrates
5.8g
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Dietary fiber
1.5g
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Total sugar
3.2g
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protein
0.9g
author:
We are Adam and Joan, who have been passionate about cooking and sharing trustworthy recipes since 2009. Our goal? To encourage you to enter the kitchen and cook fresh, flavorful meals with confidence.
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