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Summer Coleslaw

A light and tangy Summer Coleslaw recipe that goes with nearly everything!
Prep Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head of cabbage (green or red will do)
  • 3 medium organic carrots, unpeeled
  • 3 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 whole freshly squeezed lemon
  • 1/4 cup organic raw apple cider vinegar (bragg's or trader joe's works great!)
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp sucanat (can subs coconut sugar)
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Garlic Press (optional)
  • Chef Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Lemon juicer
  • Large stainless steel, glass, or ceramic bowl with tight fitting lid

Method
 

  1. Using your chef knife and cutting board, slice cabbage into more manageable chunks.
  2. With your food processor on the SLICE setting, insert cabbage using pusher. Alternatively, you can use a box grater or mandolin. Empty sliced cabbage into your large bowl.
  3. With your food processor on the SHRED setting, insert carrots using pusher. Alternatively, you can use a box grater or mandolin. Empty shredded carrots into your large bowl with the cabbage.
  4. Add freshly squeezed lemon, olive oil, vinegar, salt, sucanat, and crushed garlic to your cabbage & carrot bowl. With clean hands, begin massaging ingredients into cabbage and carrot mixture.
  5. Store in tightly covered stainless steel, glass or ceramic bowl in your fridge. Best if allowed to marinate 30 minutes but can be eaten immediately. Good for a week or longer. Enjoy!