Sweet and Sour Slaw

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Sweet and Sour Slaw
260 min.
6
100kcal

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Craving a side dish that's both refreshingly crisp and bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Sweet and Sour Slaw! It's a fantastic twist on traditional coleslaw, offering a delightful dance of sweet and tangy notes that will awaken your taste buds.

This recipe is a winner for several reasons. First, it's incredibly versatile, perfectly complementing everything from grilled burgers and BBQ ribs to veggie burgers and sandwiches. Second, it caters to a wide range of dietary needs, being naturally vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Everyone can enjoy a generous serving!

Beyond its dietary appeal, the sweet and sour element truly elevates this slaw. The homemade dressing, a simple yet flavorful blend of cider vinegar, sugar, and savory spices, creates a harmonious balance that's both satisfying and addictive.

While it requires a bit of chilling time for the flavors to fully meld, the minimal effort involved is well worth the wait. The result is a vibrant, colorful slaw that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or simply adding a bright spark to your everyday meals. Get ready to experience a new favorite side dish!

This slaw is so easy anyone can make it and be successful from kids to adults.

Ingredients

  • cups cabbage shredded
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon celery seed 
  • 0.5 cup cider vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon mustard seed 
  • tablespoon pimento pepper chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup water cold
  • 0.5 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a jar with lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, salt, mustard seed and celery seed. Cover tightly and shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved. Chill dressing for several hours or overnight.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, celery, green peppers, pimento and dressing until evenly coated. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories100kcal
Protein5.96%
Fat2.99%
Carbs91.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.02
Glycemic Load
13.26
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.6665217772774%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.45mg
Luteolin
2.04mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Quercetin
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:99.78kcal
4.99%
Fat:0.35g
0.53%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.41%
Carbohydrates:23.8g
7.93%
Net Carbohydrates:20.82g
7.57%
Sugar:20.13g
22.37%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:413.64mg
17.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.56g
3.12%
Vitamin K:75.97µg
72.35%
Vitamin C:44.45mg
53.88%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.53%
Fiber:2.98g
11.93%
Folate:45µg
11.25%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.76%
Potassium:234.7mg
6.71%
Calcium:52.08mg
5.21%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.63%
Magnesium:17.84mg
4.46%
Iron:0.74mg
4.13%
Vitamin A:180.83IU
3.62%
Phosphorus:34.92mg
3.49%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.04%
Copper:0.05mg
2.54%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.47%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.67%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.56%
Selenium:1.02µg
1.46%
Source:Allrecipes