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A colorful plate of fresh red cabbage coleslaw garnished with herbs.

Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Liven up your meals with this easy, budget-friendly Red Cabbage Coleslaw recipe! Packed with crunch, flavor, and vibrant color, it's the perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. Plus, it's super customizable and stores well for delicious leftovers!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Dutch
Keyword: Red cabbage coleslaw
Servings: 8
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Mandy Applegate

Ingredients

  • 6 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ½ small red onion diced
  • ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 2 ½ tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil or ½ cup mayo for a creamy style
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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Instructions

  • Combine the red cabbage, carrots, onion, cilantro, and dill in a large mixing bowl and toss well.
    6 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 cup shredded carrots, ½ small red onion, ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Add the sugar, salt, pepper, oil (or mayo), and apple cider vinegar. Stir until everything is coated well.
    2 ½ tablespoons white granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Cover and store in the fridge for at least an hour, or overnight, for the best results. Enjoy!

Notes

To store, place in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Do not freeze.
I like eating this after it’s sat in the fridge overnight because then the veggies have had time to soak up all the flavors. This is a preference though and this can be eaten immediately, if desired.
I tend to make this with the olive oil, however, swap out the oil for half a cup of mayo and you will have a creamy style coleslaw, which is similar to classic coleslaw.
If you don’t like cilantro, swap it out for parsley.
I suggest sticking with fresh herbs and not dried as the flavor just really doesn’t turn out the same.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3490IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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