Cookbook:Coleslaw I

Coleslaw I
Category	Salad recipes
Servings	6
Time	10 minutes
Difficulty

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or 2 dL olive oil
• ¼–½ cup (about 50–100ml) cider vinegar (optional)
• 1 head white cabbage
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Procedure

1. If adding cider vinegar, add it to the mayonnaise and mix together well.
2. Slice or shred the cabbage, as coarsely or finely as desired.
3. In a large bowl, mix cabbage and onion together with mayonnaise.
4. Set aside to allow the flavours to merge at least 20 minutes but preferably for a couple of hours.

Notes, tips and variations

• Savoy cabbage can be used instead of white cabbage
• Other vegetables can be added to the coleslaw for greater variety, including:
  • Sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange)
  • Grated carrots
  • Chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts)
• Some people prefer to sweeten the dressing by adding up to 2 tablespoons of sugar to the mayonnaise and vinegar
• Spices can be added to the dressing to "liven it up" (e.g. ground black pepper, celery seeds)