Cole Slaw Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Cole Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds firm fresh cabbage, finely shredded; 1/2 cup grated carrots; 2/3 cup diced tender celery stalks; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and diced; 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion; 1 small tart apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 Tbs Dijon-type mustard; 3 Tbs cider vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp caraway or cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp celery seeds; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup or so mayonnaise, optional; 1/3 cup sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds firm fresh cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 cup grated carrots
2/3 cup diced tender celery stalks
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and diced
1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
1 small tart apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs Dijon-type mustard
3 Tbs cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp caraway or cumin seeds
1/4 tsp celery seeds
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup or so mayonnaise, optional
1/3 cup sour cream, optional

1
Toss the cabbage in a large mixing bowl with the other vegetables, apple, and parsley.
2
Mix the mustard, vinegar, salt, and sugar together, pour into the bowl, and toss with the cabbage.
3
Fold in the caraway or cumin, celery seed, and pepper.
4
Taste and adjust seasoning.
5
Let stand for 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate.
6
Before serving, drain out accumulated liquid and adjust seasoning again.
7
Serve as is, or blend mayonnaise and sour cream together and fold into the slaw.
8
Slice off the top and the bottom of the cabbage.
9
Halve the head and cut out the central core.
10
Cut the halves into wedges that will fit into your food processor, cut sides down.
11
Using the slicing disk, process wedge by wedge to produce finely shredded cabbage.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds firm fresh cabbage, finely shredded, 1/2 cup grated carrots, 2/3 cup diced tender celery stalks, 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and diced, and more.

Yes, Cole Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cole Slaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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