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Quick Purple Cabbage Slaw Recipe

This purple cabbage slaw is fresh, zingy, crunchy, mayo-free, and the perfect side dish for your summer cookout or picnic. It's a quick and easy slaw that's ready in 15 minutes and budget-friendly. Loaded with nutrients, it's a healthy side dish that's naturally dairy-free and high in fiber.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 side servings
Calories: 138kcal
Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

For the slaw:

  • 2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage (less than one cabbage)
  • 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (less than one cabbage)
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

For the vinaigrette:

  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

Make the slaw:

  • In a medium serving bowl, mix together the purple cabbage, green cabbage, carrots, parsley, and almonds (if using). Set aside.

Make the vinaigrette:

  • Using a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil and continue to whisk until well incorporated.

Assemble cabbage slaw:

  • Pour the vinaigrette over the slaw mixture and toss until all of the ingredients are well coated. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. I don't recommend freezing as the texture will change and the cabbage will lose its crunchiness.
  • Let it marinate. You can eat your slaw right away, but it only gets better with time! If you can, allow it to rest for a few hours to let all of the flavors hang out and mingle.
  • Recipe adapted from Cookie and Kate

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7694IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg