Christmas Coleslaw

This Christmas Coleslaw is a must over the festive season. This vibrant side dish combines crisp red cabbage, grated carrots, red onions and and slithers of green pepper. Tossed in a light creamy dairy-free and egg-free dressing with a hint of Dijon mustard and a splash of apple cider vinegar, it's a perfectly balanced side dish.

Prep Time20

Resting time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: British

Servings: people

Calories: 99kcal

Author: Georgina Hartley

Ingredients

½ small red cabbage 200g - sliced very very thinly
2-3 carrots 200g - julienned
½ red onion - sliced very very thinly
1 green pepper - sliced very very thinly
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plant-based yoghurt
40 g pomegranate seeds
small handful parsley leaves - chopped roughly

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

In a large bowl toss together the sliced red cabbage, onion, green pepper and julienned carrot and set aside whilst you prepare the dressing.
In a small bowl whisk together the mustard, vinegar and salt and pepper until thoroughly combined and the salt has dissolved.
Drizzle in gradually the olive oil, whisking all the while until it has reached a thick emulsion.
Add the mayonnaise and yoghurt and again whisk in until completely combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss together until the dressing is evenly dispersed throughout.
Allow the coleslaw to chill for about 1 hour before transferring to a serving bowl and scattering the pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley over the top.

Notes

Dress the coleslaw at least an hour before serving so that the vegetables can soften and the flavours can meld together.
I like to use vegan mayonnaise (I use homemade which uses aquafaba instead of egg) and coconut yoghurt from the Coconut Collective. But you can use regular mayonnaise and greek yoghurt if you prefer.
Make the coleslaw on the day you want to serve it for the best results. Although it does keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator stored in an airtight container. The onion taste will get stronger the longer you leave it.

US customary measurements

These US measurements for the ingredients provided are based on a conversion calculator. This recipe was tested with metric measurements and I recommend using a digital scale to weigh ingredients for the most accurate results. READ MORE >>> Why you should always weigh vs measuring with cups

Nutrition information

Please note that the nutrition information provided below is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use. Please seek a professional nutritionist’s advice for further clarification.

The nutrition serving is for 1 serving of coleslaw if the coleslaw is portioned into 6.

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