Red Cabbage Coleslaw

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This fresh and colorful red cabbage coleslaw is crisp and bright. Dijon and honey balance the flavors of the cabbage.

Red Cabbage Slaw
Photo: Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food StylisT: Karen Rankin
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

How Do You Cut Red Cabbage for Coleslaw?

In a pinch, you can use packaged shredded red cabbage for this coleslaw, but we recommend prepping it yourself. Here's how to do it:

AA head of red cabbage on marble
Carolyn Hodges

Using a large chef's knife, cut the cabbage in half lengthwise through the stem end.

Close up of a head of purple cabbage being cut into quarters
Carolyn Hodges

Cut each half in half again through the stem end. You will now have four quarters or wedges.

Close up of cutting the core off a quarter of a head of purple cabbage
Carolyn Hodges

Cut off the bottom of each quarter at an angle to remove the core.

Place a cabbage wedge cut-side down on a cutting board and cut lengthwise into very thin strips.

What to Serve with Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Serve this red cabbage coleslaw alongside Grilled Chicken with Citrus-BBQ Glaze, Grilled Steak with Chimichurri, Grilled Pork Chops with Chile & Pineapple, Tandoori Grilled Tofu with Red Peppers & Broccolini or Grilled Salmon with Cilantro-Ginger Sauce. You can also pack it up for an outdoor potluck or picnic.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced shallot

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 cups thinly shredded red cabbage

  • 1 cup matchstick carrots

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Stir shallot, vinegar, lemon juice and salt together in a large bowl. Let stand until the shallot is softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add honey, mustard and pepper to the shallot mixture; stir to combine. Add cabbage, carrots and parsley; toss to coat. Let stand, tossing occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

56 Calories
13g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 56
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 8g
Added Sugars 3g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 5535IU 111%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Folate 25mcg 6%
Vitamin K 62mcg 52%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Potassium 315mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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