{Salad Recipe} Cabbage Slaw Recipe by CookingForBimbos.com

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Kale adds nutrients while lettuce is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with more flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers spice without being too hot.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a similar tang, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Introduce the recipe as a family favorite for cookouts.

Show one package of pre-shredded coleslaw mix and mention it can be shredded fresh if preferred.

Chop one bunch of scallions, removing the ends and slicing on a bias for presentation.

Add the chopped scallions to the bowl with the coleslaw mix.

Chop the ramen noodles into smaller pieces for crunch and add them to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of toasted sliced almonds on top of the slaw mixture.

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds on top of the slaw mixture.

Explain the importance of adding the dressing right before serving.

Prepare the vinaigrette by combining 1/4 cup of canola oil, 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a separate container.

Add the seasoning packet from the ramen noodles to the vinaigrette mixture.

Shake the vinaigrette until well mixed and combined.

Pour the vinaigrette over the slaw mixture just before serving.

Toss the slaw to combine the dressing with the ingredients.

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