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) fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon salt, optional
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place oil, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, and dates into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, and slowly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds.
3. Combine cabbage, onion, carrots, and fresh chives in a bowl. Pour blended vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.

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.

Nutrition

1 servings (76 g)

• Calories: 293

• Total Fat: 5g

• Total Carbohydrate: 6g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 3g

• Protein: 1g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 20mg