Tangy Coleslaw With Vinegar Dressing

Switch up your coleslaw recipe so instead of it being the forgotten condiment on your BBQ table, it becomes the star of the show. Coleslaws are thought of as just a side dish that adds some tang or creaminess to your plate, offering some balance of flavor. They are never thought of as salads on their own. Our recipe for a tangy and perfectly crunchy coleslaw might change your mind.

The hot dressing used wilts the cabbage somewhat and acts as a marinade, but leaves the shredded cabbage with the perfect amount of crunch so it doesn't become a soggy mixture, but a vibrant and fresh addition to your menu. Assembled in minutes, the cabbage needs to be chilled for a few hours before serving, so it's cold and delicious.

A simple apple cider vinegar dressing adds the perfect coat of flavor to any cabbage of your liking and makes this mixture a great addition to any meat-heavy meal, but also a wonderful base for other dishes. Think strips of grilled fish, shrimp, or chicken on top of the slaw, or hummus wraps stuffed with coleslaw for a vegan and vegetarian meal. The options are varied as this cabbage preparation proves as versatile as an ingredient as it is easy to make. Excellent for topping pulled pork sandwiches, the slaw is also a delicious topping for burgers, hot dogs, fish tacos, fried shrimp, oysters, or fish and chips. Choose any cabbage of your liking, or whatever is freshest at the store. Napa, Savoy, red, or green are all delicious options, and a combination of two or three makes a visually beautiful dish.