Oil & Vinegar Coleslaw
We've talked at great length this summer about our aversion to mayonnaise-based salads and side dishes. We have even recreated some of those – egg salad, potato salad and macaroni salad – with lighter amounts of mayonnaise to suit our picky tastes. We 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 us a case of the gags. While we do like mayonnaise versions that use a modest amount, we 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 quite speedy and straightforward. 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. We highly recommend it!
P.S. Stay tuned tomorrow to see how we use both our from-scratch French fries and this coleslaw in one meal. If you’re from Pittsburgh you may have a pretty good idea of what we're making ;-)
One year ago: Quiche Lorraine Pizza
Two years ago: Anise-Almond Biscotti
Three years ago: Beef Wellington
Oil & Vinegar Coleslaw
Yield: 4 servings A speedy and simple coleslaw recipe- 1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons (1.5 tablespoons) vegetable oil
- Pinch of granulated sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 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.
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Total: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons ( 1.5 tablespoons ) vegetable oil
- Pinch of granulated sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- 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.
