Red Cabbage Coleslaw
A simple vinaigrette of oil, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, and dates pairs effortlessly with the combination of fresh vegetables in this coleslaw recipe.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon mustard seed
- 1 Tablespoon celery seed
- 3 (30 g) dates [or 1 Tablespoon honey], pitted
- 1 head (1 kg) red cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium (150 g) yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium (150 g) carrot, peeled and shaved
- 1 cup (115 g) sliced fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- Place oil, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, and dates into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, and slowly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds.
- Combine cabbage, onion, carrots, and fresh chives in a bowl. Pour blended vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
Chef's Notes
Quickly wet chop the cabbage in a few seconds with your Vitamix blender. Adjust the salad’s flavor profile by substituting another vinegar for the apple cider.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon mustard seed
- 1 Tablespoon celery seed
- 3 (30 g) dates [or 1 Tablespoon honey], pitted
- 1 head (1 kg) red cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium (150 g) yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium (150 g) carrot, peeled and shaved
- 1 cup (115 g) sliced fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- Place oil, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, and dates into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, and slowly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds.
- Combine cabbage, onion, carrots, and fresh chives in a bowl. Pour blended vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
Chef's Notes
Quickly wet chop the cabbage in a few seconds with your Vitamix blender. Adjust the salad’s flavor profile by substituting another vinegar for the apple cider.
