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Kitty’s Snappy Slaw Recipe

By September 5, 2014June 29th, 2018MSG, Savory Cuisine Corner
Kitty's Snappy Slaw Recipe

Every block party or BBQ needs a big ol’ bowl of slaw, right? Coleslaw provides a palate-pleasing textural contrast to all the grilled foods on your festive plate.

This slaw recipe is not mayonnaise-based, so it doesn’t feel heavy or thick. Rather, it’s a mustard and vinegar-based dressing and is tart and tangy. The snap peas add a little extra crunch, but feel free to swap in celery or another crunchy veggie if you prefer. Note that the dressing needs to sit in the refrigerator for a while to meld flavors, so prepare it the night before or early on the day you plan to serve it.

 

Kitty's Snappy Slaw


Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil not olive oil
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • ½ tsp. celery salt
  • ½ tsp. MSG
  • ¼ tsp. Tabasco sauce

Slaw:

  • ½ small red onion finely chopped
  • ½ bell pepper chopped (green or yellow one)
  • 1 8- oz. package sugar snap peas cut in half on the diagonal (about 2 cups pieces)
  • 1 14- oz. bag shredded cabbage coleslaw mix

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or 2-cup liquid measuring cup, stir together the dressing ingredients until well combined. 

  2. Cover and refrigerate dressing overnight or for at least 6 hours to meld the flavors.
  3. Just before serving, toss together the onion, pepper, peas and coleslaw mix in a large mixing bowl.

  4.  Pour dressing over the mixture, then toss to coat the veggies with the dressing. Serve immediately.

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