You are going to love this simple, yet delicious Easy Red Cabbage Slaw. Made with fresh veggies, it's sweet, tangy, and refreshing.
This Easy Red Cabbage Slaw is an utterly delicious side dish that you can serve with anything. It's got a wonderful balance of sweet and tangy that always keeps you coming back for more. Using fresh parsley, crisp apples, and crunchy carrots with the slightly bitter cabbage, this dish covers all the bases.
It's also a versatile slaw salad that serves well with other dishes and can be prepared ahead of time. The dressing is easy to mix up and leave in the fridge until you're ready to chop and assemble the slaw ingredients. Serve it up while it's crunchy and at its tastiest for family and friends. Whether this is for a backyard barbecue or a dinner at home, this Easy Red Cabbage Slaw won't disappoint. Let's look at what you'll need to make it.
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Main Ingredients
- Red Cabbage. You can use pre-shredded or chop your own.
- Carrots. Baby carrots or full-sized work here.
- Apples. Any variety that you like can be used.
- Parsley. Fresh herbs offer the best flavor.
For the dressing:
- Olive Oil. Extra virgin olive oil is best.
- Maple Syrup. Pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
- Apple Cider Vinegar. The one with the "mothers" or not.
- Mustard. Dijon mustard works best.
- Salt & Pepper.
How to make Red Cabbage Slaw
1. Add the dressing ingredients to a large bowl: the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix together well with a whisk.
2. To the same bowl, add the shredded red cabbage, carrot, apple, and parsley. Mix everything well. Serve.
Tips for the best Red Cabbage Slaw
- Choose good quality cabbage. Since this veggie is the star of the show, look for a head that is heavy for its size with tightly furled leaves and no spots or blemishes.
- Cut the carrot and apple small. Avoid a mouthful of just crunchy carrot by cutting the apples and carrots on the small side.
- Emulsify the dressing. Mix the dressing ingredients well because the oil will not want to mix with the vinegar without the mustard holding them together.
- Serve immediately. The apples will get soft over time, so serve this Red Cabbage Slaw immediately to enjoy the best crunchy, crisp textures it offers.
Variations to this Recipe
- Substitute the maple syrup. Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey or a simple sugar syrup in its place.
- Use other vegetables. Add onions, celery, or broccoli to this slaw for added texture and flavor.
- Substitute the vinegar. In place of the apple cider vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, or white vinegar.
- Add fish sauce. For a salty, umami flavor, add some Asian fish sauce to the dressing of this Red Cabbage Slaw.
How to Store
Store any leftovers of this Easy Red Cabbage Slaw in an airtight container or in a bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap. Keep it refrigerated for up to 3 days. As it sits, the dressing will draw out any moisture from the apples and cabbage, so make sure to drain it before serving again.
What to Serve this with
- Proteins. Serve this cabbage slaw with some Old Bay Steamed Shrimp, Crunchy Baked Shrimp, Spinach Stuffed Salmon, or Roasted Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breast.
- Tacos/Fajitas/Burgers. Pair this Easy Red Cabbage Slaw with Shrimp Fajitas, Potato Tacos, Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa, Tuna Fritters, or Portobello Mushroom Burgers.
- Potatoes. Enjoy this homemade slaw with some Roasted Potatoes and Carrots, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes, or Twice Baked Potato Casserole.
This Easy Red Cabbage Slaw recipe is perfect for serving all year round. Whether for a summer party or a winter dinner, this slaw has its place at the table. Full of tangy, sweet flavors and so much crispy crunch you won't believe it, this dish is incredibly yummy. Serve it with all your favorite dishes and share its deliciousness with friends and family alike.
More tasty ways to use cabbage:
Easy Red Cabbage Slaw
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Ingredients
- ½ medium red cabbage (about 1 lb.)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 2 small apples, cut into small pieces
- 3 tbsp. chopped parsley
Instructions
- Add the dressing ingredients to a large bowl: the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix together well with a whisk.3 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp. maple syrup, ½ tbsp. mustard, ½ tsp. sea salt, ¼ tsp. pepper
- To the same bowl, add the shredded red cabbage, carrot, apple, and parsley. Mix everything well. Serve.½ medium red cabbage, 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded, 2 small apples, cut into small pieces, 3 tbsp. chopped parsley
Notes
Tips for the best Red Cabbage Slaw
- Choose good quality cabbage. Since this veggie is the star of the show, look for a head that is heavy for its size with tightly furled leaves and no spots or blemishes.
- Cut the carrot and apple small. Avoid a mouthful of just crunchy carrot by cutting the apples and carrots on the small side.
- Emulsify the dressing. Mix the dressing ingredients well because the oil will not want to mix with the vinegar without the mustard holding them together.
- Serve immediately. The apples will get soft over time, so serve this Red Cabbage Slaw immediately to enjoy the best crunchy, crisp textures it offers.
Tanisha says
This is sooo good, healthy, and simple. I love it😁😁
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much, Tanisha!