Ingredients
-
1/4 of a medium head of Cabbage
-
1/4 teaspoon Celery Seed
-
1/2 of a small Carrots
-
1/2 of a small Onion
-
1 teaspoon juice from a Lemon
-
1/4 cup Sour Cream
-
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
-
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
-
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
-
1 teaspoons Sugar
-
Variations
-
instead of sugar, use 1.5 teaspoons Honey
-
You can prepare mayo at home
Steps for Coleslaw Salad
|
1
Done
5 Minutes
|
Prepare the Dressing for the SaladMix the sour 1/4 cup cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1.5 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon celery seed and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Mix, Mix Mix! |
|
2
Done
8 Minutes
|
Prepare the CabbagePlace a flat side of the 1/4 head of cabbage on a cutting board, and cut off the core. Cut the cabbage into thin slices with a large sharp knife. Cut the slices several times to make smaller pieces. Cut! Cut! Cut! You should have now about 2 cups. |
|
3
Done
3 Minutes
|
Mix them AllPeel and shred the carrot & peel and chop the onion. Place the cabbage, carrot, and onion in a medium bowl. Pour the sour cream mixture over the vegetables, and mix with a large spoon until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing. |
|
4
Done
1 Hour
|
The Coleslaw Salad is almost readyCover and refrigerate the coleslaw salad at least 1 hour to blend flavors. If you'll have leftovers, cover and refrigerate any remaining coleslaw. |
Additional Info for Coleslaw Salad
Coleslaw Salad has a lot of variations and it’s hard to pick one. I’ve prepared a creamy Coleslaw Salad for those who like to eat salads. It can be made also for vegans or raw vegans, but some ingredients must be removed.
Content on this page…
About the Vegetarian Coleslaw Salad
Coleslaw Salad, or cabbage salad, is a great way for having a lot of vegetal nutrients and a great taste by combining the vegetables. Make sure you have in your freezer the following ingredients: sour cream, mayonnaise (or use salad dressing instead), lemon (to make lemon juice), Dijon mustard, celery seed, cabbage, carrot, and onion. There is not much to tell about it, only there are a lot of variations, and this one is a creamy coleslaw salad. in this recipe, I use already-prepared mayonnaise, but it is better to prepare it at home with 2 eggs and vegetable oil (for a better flavor). You’ll also notice I use sugar (1 teaspoon), and that’s because the salad needs that sweet flavor… very much. For more health benefits, use 1.5 tablespoons honey instead of sugar. By doing this, will make the coleslaw salad more creamy. I didn’t use honey because a lot of people don’t have it in their kitchen.
My Coleslaw Salad’s Health Benefits
I’ll take them one-by-one. Note that mayo isn’t very healthy, but for persons who need proteins from eggs, it is perfect. Let’s begin:
- Cabbage: Having Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, cabbage is a great source of nutrients that will help your body in more ways than you think. It contains powerful antioxidants that help reduce inflammation; contains insoluble fiber, which keeps the digestive system healthy; it also contains anthocyanins, which will reduce the risk of heart disease; cabbage is known for its help for lowering high blood pressure levels, and reduces LDL cholesterol.
- Celery Seeds: Vitamins – Calcium, Zinc, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus. By adding to your diet, celery seeds support bone health, helps your body produce red blood cells, and may prevent anemia. The best thing about this superfood is it possesses antibacterial properties, and your body will fight against bacteria more efficiently.
- Carrots have Vitamin A, Biotin (vitamin H), Vitamin K1, Potassium, Vitamin B6. This veggie also contains Beta carotene, Alpha-carotene, Lutein, Lycopene, Polyacetylenes, and Anthocyanins. By adding carrots to your meals, you’ll have health benefits like reduced risk of cancer, lower blood cholesterol, weight loss, and eye health.
- To the veggies above, you can add the health benefits from onion and lemon, veggies who bring more benefits for body immunity & weight-loss properties.
Notes and Tips
Essential Equipment: small or medium bowl.
To save time, purchase a prepackaged coleslaw mixture, washed and ready to use, from the produce section of the supermarket. Substitute it for the cabbage, carrots, and onion. You will need about 3 cups of the mixture (6 to 7 ounces). You also can purchase lemon juice that’s ready to use in bottles or lemon-shaped plastic containers.
Lighter Creamy Coleslaw Salad
For 1 gram of fat and 55 calories per serving, use reduced-fat sour cream and fat-free mayonnaise. For sure there are users that want this variation, but unfortunately, the change of the ingredients listed will have also a change of taste. Using a reduced-fat sour cream and fat-free mayonnaise will modify the taste. If you really want a fat-free Coleslaw, do what I wrote here, but my recommendation is to keep the recipe and steps written in this article (and ignore this light version).
