Summer Slaw Recipe
Summer Slaw is a deli-style cole slaw recipe loaded with fresh summer ingredients of cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions in a creamy cole slaw dressing that is lighter than most slaw recipes. This slaw recipe was created after I tried my local deli's summer slaw salad, it's light and refreshing with a semi-sweet creamy dressing perfect for summer!
Equipment
- 1 box grater or knife, to shred the cabbage
- 1 vegetable chopper, (or dice veggies with a knife)
Ingredients
Summer Slaw Ingredients:
- 1 small cabbage, (about 2 pounds finely shredded)
- 1 tomato, (diced)
- 1/2 English cucumber, (diced)
- 3 sprigs of scallions, (sliced)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, and scallions. Set aside.
- To make the dressing whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the slaw and toss everything together. Keep refrigerated and stir before serving.
Notes
- Notes: This side dish can be served immediately or refrigerated in the dressing for up to 2 days. It softens as it sits in the dressing.
- Vinaigrette Coleslaw Dressing: omit the creamy dressing and add 3 parts oil, 2 parts vinegar, and one part sugar. Or if you like dressing on the sweeter side do, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2-4 Tbsp water. Feel free to sub out part lemon or lime juice for part of the vinegar.
Nutrition Facts
Summer Slaw Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
269
mg
12
%
Potassium
179
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
185
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
39
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
