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Coleslaw
This coleslaw will keep for one week in the refrigerator. After one day, it will become softer and more mellow tasting.
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 10
- 1 small green or red cabbage, shredded
- 500 mL (2 cups) carrots, grated
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 60 mL (¼ cup) vegetable oil
- 60 mL (¼ cup) vinegar
- Pepper to taste
- Combine cabbage, carrots and onion in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Mix oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Add pepper to taste.
- Pour oil and vinegar over cabbage mixture. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate. Toss gently, just before serving.
Tips
- This recipe makes a big batch. Serve this on the side when feeding a large group. Refrigerate extras for later.
- For variety, add apples or chickpeas.
- Cabbage can be shredded using a box grater, hand grater, food processor or cut with a knife.
- Cabbage is very versatile and can be added to other dishes! Add any leftover cabbage to soups, stews and stir-fries for extra flavour and texture.
Categories
30 minutes or less
No-cook
Vegetarian