Red Cabbage Slaw | Juneteenth Red Foods

Southern red cabbage slaw is a delicious blend of red cabbage with carrots, celery, onion, herbs, and savory soul food seasonings. A dish perfect for a Juneteenth red foods menu!

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Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food

Servings:

Calories: 86kcal

Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

Chef’s knife
or…Food processor
Cutting board

Ingredients

8 cups red cabbage shredded (same as purple cabbage)
½ cup carrots shredded
½ cup celery diced
½ cup onion diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon dill weed
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for you – but we always include it!
1 ¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2-3 sprigs thyme optional to garnish

Instructions

Use a chef’s knife or food processor to shred the cabbage and carrots.
Use the knife or food processor to dice the celery and onion.
Add the shredded cabbage to a large bowl, and then add the carrots, celery, and onion.
Next, sprinkle in the sugar, dill, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Then add the mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar to the cabbage mixture.
Stir and fold the ingredients into each other until thoroughly combined.
Serve Juneteenth red coleslaw right away, or for cold coleslaw, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Garnish with fresh sprigs of thyme, serve, and enjoy!

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