Crunchy Coleslaw Salad (Printer View)

Vibrant coleslaw with shredded cabbage, carrots, creamy dressing, and sunflower seeds for a refreshing crunch.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
02 - 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
03 - 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
04 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

11 - 1/2 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Just before serving, sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds on top, reserving some for garnish if desired.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain maximum crunchiness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a slightly softer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking required, so you can actually enjoy your day instead of standing over a stove.
  • The contrast between creamy dressing and actual crunch is addictive, something you'll find yourself craving at every meal.
  • It holds up beautifully at picnics and potlucks without turning into a soggy mess if you keep the seeds separate.
02 -
  • Mixing in the seeds too early makes them absorb moisture and lose their crunch, which defeats the whole purpose of why this salad works so well.
  • The dressing will taste slightly different depending on whether your mayonnaise is creamy or thin, so adjust the vinegar and honey in small increments until it feels right to you.
03 -
  • A sharp chef's knife or box grater makes the difference between tender vegetables and ones that get bruised and brown quickly.
  • Whisking the dressing separately before combining everything ensures the flavors actually meld instead of staying separated at the bottom of the bowl.
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