Tangy Marinated Coleslaw
A crisp and refreshing vinegar-based coleslaw that is made without mayonnaise. The vegetables are marinated in a hot, sweet-and-sour dressing, creating a flavorful side dish that gets better as it sits.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 4 hr 25 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 135 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1,000 ggreen cabbage, shredded or very thinly sliced
- 1 pcsred bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned
- 2 pcsyellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
vegetable toss
- 50 ggranulated sugar
dressing
- 320 mlwhite vinegar
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 1 tspcelery seed
- 4 tspdry mustard powder
- 1 tspsalt
Equipment
large bowl · small saucepan · whisk · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a very large, non-reactive bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, julienned bell peppers, and sliced onions.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: A glass or stainless steel bowl works best as plastic can retain odors.
- 2
Sprinkle the sugar for the vegetable toss over the mixed vegetables and toss thoroughly to combine.
About 1 min
- 3
In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, the sugar for the dressing, celery seed, dry mustard powder, and salt.
About 1 min
- 4
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring until the sugar and salt have completely dissolved.
About 4 min
- 5
Immediately and carefully pour the hot dressing over the vegetable mixture in the bowl.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Pouring the dressing while it's hot helps to slightly soften the cabbage and allows the flavors to penetrate better.
- 6
Stir everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the hot dressing.
About 1 min
- 7
Allow the coleslaw to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
About 4 hr
Cook’s note: The flavor and texture improve significantly after marinating overnight.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 135kcal
- Protein
- 3.4g
- Carbs
- 28.4g
- Fat
- 1.3g
- Fibre
- 5.1g
- Sugar
- 20.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.
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