Most of the time I make coleslaw it’s for large family get-togethers, like a barbecue or picnic. Sometimes, though, I just want to make a small batch to go with fish tacos or to serve on a pulled pork sandwich. This tangy coleslaw for two is a recipe for a smaller batch that could work as a side dish or as a condiment.
We grew cabbage in the garden this year instead of Brussels sprouts so we’ve been eating more of it than we normally do.
When you’ve got a row of cabbage this beautiful, you’ve got to be creative.
Cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables but when you can get it fresh – from your garden or farmers market, the flavor is so much better. Another thing I like about cabbage is that after we harvest the main head, it keeps growing. The subsequent heads are smaller and just as delicious.
Cole slaw or coleslaw is simply a cabbage salad. So you can go crazy and make your cabbage salad however you want. Use your imagination or give this one a try.
- 2 cups cabbage, grated or cut very thinly (whichever you prefer)
- 1 small carrot, grated
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (use 1 teaspoon if you like yours less tangy)
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- In a medium sized bowl combine the celery salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the cabbage and carrot. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
I’d love to hear what you think.
Below are some tools that you might find helpful for making fresh slaw. I have all of these items. I love my knife and the box grater. My food processor is older (wedding gift I got in 1987!) and my mandolin slicer is from Pampered Chef. The key to a good slaw is to make sure that everything is uniformly chopped. That’s why it might be a good idea to use the grater, food processor or mandolin if you’re making a big batch.
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Be sure to let me know your favorite slaw combination in the comments below!