February 17th is National Cabbage Day

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with a fresh flavor

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile

green cabbage

🥗Healthier: red cabbage

💰Cheaper: napa cabbage

Red cabbage offers similar crunch with added color and nutrients

Shred one small head of green cabbage into thin pieces and place it in a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of shredded carrots to the bowl with the cabbage.

In a separate bowl, combine 0.5 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, salt and black pepper to taste, and 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Mix all the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots in the mixing bowl.

Toss the mixture until all the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.

Refrigerate the coleslaw to allow flavors to meld, ideally overnight.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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