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Slaw 101

By July 19, 2021May 20th, 2022No Comments

I write about slaw a lot. For good reason โ€” I eat it a lot, especially in the summer. Itโ€™s almost always the answer to the question: What can I add to dinner that will give my plate that hit of freshness and texture? (Do you not ask that question of yourself constantly?) I realized though, that I havenโ€™t ever really about it beyond a side dish afterthought. (โ€œAlong side this pork chop/salmon/tofu, you can serve slaw.โ€) So here is the official write-up.

Basic Everyday Slaw
This is maybe what youโ€™d call classic American picnic slaw. (Or at least, what Iโ€™d call it.) But if you think about slaw more like a salad made of cabbage with interchangeable dressings, then your choices are endless. Switch out the green cabbage for red or Napa or Savoy. Switch out the dressing for any one ofย these.ย 

Slaw
1/2 medium head green cabbage (6 cups)
1 small carrot, shaved (optional, I like it for color)
3 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely mince red onion or shallot
salt and pepper

Dressingย (or one ofย these)
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons mayo
1 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
1/3 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

In a large bowl, combine all slaw ingredients. In a jar or measuring cup, whisk together mustard, vinegar, sugar, mayo, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Then, slowly stream in olive oil whisking the whole time until emulsified. Toss cabbage mixture with dressing.

Every week, I send out a free newsletter called โ€œThree Thingsโ€ โ€” a few quick thoughts on what Iโ€™m cooking and reading and eating. The slaw, for instance, is one of those Things. To have these recipes sent directly to your inbox (and to find out what the other two things are!)ย sign up for my newsletter here.ย 

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