Cabbage Coleslaw recipe is an easy, simple preparation of cabbage with a mayonnaise dressing. It's easy to make in less than 20 minutes, has a short ingredient list, and is gluten-free and vegan.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: World

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cabbage (- shredded)
  • ¼ cup spring onions (- chopped, (scallions) or use onions instead)
  • ⅓ to ½ cup carrot (- grated, optional)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (- eggless or vegan, add as needed)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice (or add as required)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or add as required)
  • salt (as required)
  • black pepper (as required)

Method

  1. First rinse half of a small to medium-sized cabbage. Remove the outer layer if it has bruises or spots or if it looks dry.
  2. Shred the cabbage thinly. Measure and you will need 2 cups of the shredded cabbage.
  3. You can also shred the cabbage in a food processor.
  4. Next in a mixing bowl, take the mayonnaise first.
  5. Then add the lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.
  6. Stir and mix well to a smooth and even dressing.
  7. Then add the cabbage and spring onions. Mix again very well.
  8. Serve as a side with your meals or top your sandwiches, wraps or burgers with the Cabbage Coleslaw.
  9. You can also refrigerate the coleslaw for 1 to 2 days.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.