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I’ve talked at great length this summer about my aversion to mayonnaise-based salads and side dishes. I have even recreated some of those – egg salad, potato salad and macaroni salad – with lighter amounts of mayonnaise to suit my picky tastes. I have always been a huge fan of coleslaw, but like many of those other classic dishes, some coleslaw just swims in a mayonnaise dressing, which gives me a case of the gags. While I do like mayonnaise versions that use a modest amount, I also love a good oil and vinegar coleslaw. It’s flavors are bright and fresh, and a huge bonus is that you don’t have to worry about spoilage occurring at outdoor picnics on hot summer days.

This recipe is really quite quick and easy. You take a head of cabbage…

Halve it, and then thinly slice it or shred it (if you want to use your food processor).

All that’s left to do is throw it into a bowl, add the seasonings and toss well to combine. If you refrigerate before serving the flavors will be given a chance to meld together. I highly recommend it!

P.S. Stay tuned tomorrow to see how I use both my homemade French fries and this coleslaw in one meal. If you’re from Pittsburgh you may have a pretty good idea of what I’m making ;-)

One year ago: Quiche Lorraine Pizza
Two years ago: Anise-Almond Biscotti
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Sliced cabbage with oil and vinegar in a white bowl.

Oil & Vinegar Coleslaw

A quick and simple coleslaw recipe
4.39 (18 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • tablespoons (1.5 tablespoons) vegetable oil
  • Pinch of granulated sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • 1. Toss the sliced/shredded cabbage with the vinegar and oil, tossing to coat evenly. Add the sugar, salt and pepper and toss again to evenly distribute. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Calories: 104kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 48mg, Potassium: 385mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 225IU, Vitamin C: 83.1mg, Calcium: 91mg, Iron: 1.1mg

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