Description
Quick Jamie oliver coleslaw combines crisp cabbage and carrots with a tangy mayo dressing. Chilled and creamy, the salad refreshes palates with its simple, zesty flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups (475 ml) purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) carrot, finely shredded
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise/dressing
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) white vinegar
- ½ tbsp (7.5 ml) cider vinegar
- 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) celery seeds
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Using a food processor, mandoline slicer, or sharp knife, finely shred green and red cabbage into delicate, uniform strands. Grate carrots into thin, wispy ribbons to create a consistent texture and appealing visual presentation.
- Dressing Creation: In a large mixing bowl, whisk mayonnaise, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and celery seeds until a smooth, creamy mixture forms. Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly blended to create a harmonious flavor base.
- Final Assembly and Chilling: Incorporate the shredded vegetables into the prepared dressing, carefully folding to ensure complete and even coating. Mix thoroughly to distribute flavors uniformly. Seal in a container and refrigerate for at least one hour, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste profile.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Use a sharp food processor or mandoline for uniform, thin vegetable cuts to ensure consistent texture and professional-looking coleslaw.
- Balance Vinegar Blend: Combine white and apple cider vinegars for a nuanced, tangy flavor that elevates the traditional coleslaw taste profile.
- Marinate Strategically: Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and develop a richer, more complex taste experience.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with additional herbs or spices like fresh dill or mustard seeds to personalize the recipe and add unexpected depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg