Crunchy Cabbage Slaw with Champagne Vinaigrette

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A simple, beautiful cabbage slaw with radicchio, sprouts and my favorite homemade salad dressing made with champagne vinegar, honey and olive oil.

If you enjoy a lighter cabbage slaw that doesn’t have mayonnaise, you’re going to love this salad. This fresh, light slaw is inspired by dish a California-style sushi chain restaurant in our neighborhood used to serve.

It’s a big, colorful tangle of raw cabbage and crunchy almonds that every single person in my family totally chows down whenever I make it — even my son who tends to be picky about eating salads.

I created this salad to give you the perfect balance of sweet and tart in every bite, along with that crunch from chopped almonds.

I think a good cabbage salad should deliver a satisfying mix of texture with a tasty dressing. The brightly seasoned vinaigrette is balanced with sweetness from honey (or maple syrup), and acidity from lemon juice and vinegar.

Types cabbage to use in a slaw

• Green cabbage: Also known as white cabbage, this is the type of cabbage used for everything from sauerkraut to classic cabbage rolls. It has sturdy leaves that taste sweet and refreshing.
• Savoy cabbage: This type has pretty curly leaves and a more delicate texture than typical green cabbage. I always grab this variety when I see it in the market.
• Red or purple cabbage: A vibrantly colored cabbage that looks and tastes great combined with green cabbage. I often use radicchio in this slaw instead of red cabbage. Radicchio has a gorgeous magenta color and slightly bitter taste. It pairs really well with the sweet and tangy vinegar-based dressing (and in this radicchio salad with punchy flavors including blue cheese and walnuts).

Shredding cabbage for slaw

Slicing cabbage into ribbons can be done in a few ways.

1. With sharp chef’s knife: Trim off any bruised leaves and slice the head in half. Cut out the core. Slice crosswise into thin ribbons.
2. Using a mandolin: This is my favorite tool for finely slicing all kinds of vegetables into evenly thin pieces. Use the guard to keep your fingers safe!
3. Food processor: Attach the shredder disc to your food processor. Cut the cabbage into pieces that will fit into your feeder tube and off you go!

Make a meal with cabbage slaw

Slaws are perfect for make-ahead situations because they hold up well without wilting or getting completely soggy. That makes them a great choice to take to a picnic or potluck.

• To turn this recipe into a main dish, serve the slaw alongside your favorite fish tacos or burgers.
• Serve the slaw with miso-glazed salmon or grilled shrimp.
• Toss in chickpeas or edamame for a satisfying hit of vegetarian-friendly protein.

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Crunchy Cabbage Slaw with Champagne Vinaigrette

Karen Tedesco

A simple, beautiful cabbage slaw with radicchio, sprouts, toasted almonds and my favorite homemade salad dressing made with champagne vinegar, honey and olive oil.

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5 from 18 community reviews

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Vegetarian

Servings 6 servings

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Ingredients

Champagne Vinaigrette

• ▢ ½ cup (125 ml) olive oil, avocado oil or other neutral oil
• ▢ ¼ cup (60 ml) champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
• ▢ 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 garlic clove, chopped
• ▢ 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Slaw

• ▢ 1 pound (450 g) green cabbage (about 1 small head), thinly sliced into ribbons
• ▢ 1 small (125 g) head radicchio (about 4 ounces), thinly sliced into ribbons
• ▢ 3 green onions (scallions), chopped
• ▢ 1 cup micro sprouts
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
• ▢ ¼ cup Marcona almonds or sliced almonds, coarsely chopped

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Instructions 

Make the vinaigrette:

• Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor (or whisk in a bowl) until smooth and emulsified.

Make the slaw

• Put the cabbage, radicchio, green onions, sprouts and cilantro in a big serving bowl. Pour about half the vinaigrette over and toss gently until everything is coated evenly in the dressing. Taste and add more dressing as needed. Sprinkle the almonds over the slaw and serve.

Karen’s Notes and Tips

• Make ahead: The dressing will keep refrigerated up to a week. Toss with the vegetables up to an hour before serving.
• Substitute an equal amount of purple/red cabbage for the radicchio if you prefer it.

Dressing recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition facts are calculated by third-party software. If you have specific dietary needs, please refer to your favorite calculator.

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