Up there with pasta salads and potato salads, coleslaw is a tried and true picnic staple. It’s easy to make, works as a wrap, sandwich or burger filling and can be served as a main or a side. It is also one of those wonderful salads that are best made in advance so can last the distance.
With so many coleslaw variations from Asian coleslaw incarnations to this creamy, crunchy coleslaw recipe, it’s no wonder this versatile and adaptable salad ensemble is a picnic go-to.
As this coleslaw is loaded with seeds and nuts, it’s a hearty dish that can be served as a main dish with some sides. Think antipasto style – bread, slow-roasted tomatoes, dips such as hummus, red peppers etc with the slaw as the main dish.
Ingredients
Crunchy Coleslaw Recipe
Creamy and crunchy this deliciously easy coleslaw works well as a main dish, a side, or even loaded into sandwiches or burgers. Make it well in advance for a no-hassle salad that will impress every time.
Ingredients
- ¼ white cabbage
- ¼ red cabbage
- 4 carrots, small ones
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup chopped shallots (just the green part) or chives
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- Sea salt and ground pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Chop cabbage into thin slices and shred carrots. Place them in a big salad bowl. I find using a mandoline is best for this task.
- Chop the green part of a shallot. You can also use fresh chives
- Chop walnuts into small pieces.
- Bring all the ingredients to the salad bowl.
- Toss veggies with vinegar and mayonnaise.
- Add some quality sea salt and ground pepper to taste.
Notes
- This salad is loaded with pumpkin seeds and walnuts, which constitute a satisfying meal so you can serve this as a main dish with sides.
- You can sub pumpkin seeds for sunflower seeds and walnuts with almonds or pecan nuts.
- You can prep this salad in advance. You can choose to add vinegar and mayonnaise just before serving. However, any good coleslaw has had time to marinate in its dressing, so; I advise making as far in advance as possible to allow the salad to reach its best.
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