Easy Classic Cole Slaw Recipe - Eat Simple Food

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

Quarter the cabbage and cut out the core.

Slice the cabbage into pieces, not worrying too much about the size.

Grate 4 carrots using a food processor or by hand.

Add the grated carrots to the bowl with the cabbage.

Add a little salt to the mixture.

Add about 1 tablespoon of sugar, or leave it out if preferred.

Add salt, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar to the bowl.

Mix everything together, noting that it will take time to wilt.

Toss the mixture with tongs in a large bowl to combine well.

Let the slaw sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving.

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