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close-up of easy carolina coleslaw with kale and red onions

Quick & Easy Carolina Coleslaw

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Quick & Easy Carolina Coleslaw is mayonnaise-free and pairs perfectly with all your barbeque recipes. Serve it alongside burger, wings, steak, and all your other potluck and party favorites!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head green cabbage cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 small or ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small white onion thinly sliced
  • 3 large carrots grated
  • 4 large kale leaves stalk removed and cut into thin ribbons
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup of apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup of white sugar
  • ½ cup of vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp celery seeds

Instructions

  • Step OneBegin by adding the cabbage, red onion, white onion, carrots, and kale to a large bowl.  Season the veggie with salt and pepper to taste.
  •  Next, toss everything together until the salad is mixed.
  •  Step Two Now, place  the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan and turn the burner to medium heat.
  •  Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved (approximately 1-2 minutes).
  •  Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the oil, Dijon mustard, and celery seeds.
  •  Step Three While the dressing is still warm, pour it over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat the salad mixture completely.
  •  Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours, to allow the flavors to mingle. 

Notes

A quick tip with the kale: if the leaves are tough, rub them with a little bit of olive oil before you slice them.  The olive oil will tenderize the leaves a bit.
Course: Salad
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Snug and Cozy Life