Best 7 Colorful Coleslaw Recipes

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Colorful coleslaw is the perfect side dish, whether you are firing up the grill for a barbecue or setting up a picnic. This simple salad is undoubtedly one of the easiest to make, but its versatility and crowd-pleasing flavors should not be overlooked. This article features easy-to-follow recipes that will showcase your culinary skills and leave your guests impressed. Read on for a refreshing and flavorful take on the classic coleslaw recipe that will bring vibrancy to your table and delight your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COLORFUL COLESLAW



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 head green cabbage, sliced thin
1/2 head purple cabbage, sliced thin
3 mini sweet peppers (in two different colors), thinly sliced
2 whole carrots shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Couple dashes hot sauce
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, sweet peppers and carrots in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and hot sauce. Pour over the cabbage. Toss to combine. Add the cilantro at the very end. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

COLORFUL COLESLAW(PIONEER WOMAN)



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Make and share this Colorful Coleslaw(Pioneer Woman) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 head green cabbage, sliced thin
1/2 head purple cabbage, sliced thin
3 mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced (in two different colors)
2 whole carrots, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whole milk (I use soy milk with a squeeze of lemon to thicken it up like buttermilk)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
couple dashes hot sauce
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves (or parsley if you don't like cilantro)

Steps:

  • Combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, sweet peppers and carrots in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and hot sauce. Pour over the cabbage. Toss to combine.
  • Add the cilantro at the very end.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 293.9, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 10.5, Protein 3.1

COLORFUL COLESLAW WITH A KICK



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Brightens up any picnic or backyard bbq and goes with everything you throw on the grill.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ medium head green cabbage, shredded
½ medium head red cabbage, shredded
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots, shredded
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup light olive oil
⅓ cup lime juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, carrots, and cilantro. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic, and hot pepper sauce. Toss dressing with cabbage mixture until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 194.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

COLORFUL COLESLAW



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This is a great quick and easy recipe that is always a hit. My kids love it!

Provided by Cindi Fortmann

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
¼ head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper - cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
½ yellow bell pepper - cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons thinly sliced snap peas
¼ cup thinly sliced Persian cucumber
¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch garlic powder to taste
salt and ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place red and green cabbage, red and yellow bell pepper, snap peas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and onion in a mixing bowl.
  • Whisk vinegar, yogurt, sesame oil, celery seed, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small mixing bowl until smooth. Pour over vegetables. Toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled and flavors combine, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 70.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

HEALTHY COLORFUL COLESLAW



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Every time I prepare this colorful salad, I adjust the ingredients a bit. This version tastes the best with the fewest calories. -Jeanette Jones of Muncie, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups shredded cabbage
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper, julienned
2 cups julienned carrots
6 green onions, thinly sliced
DRESSING:
2/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers, carrots and onions. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss; serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COLORFUL COLESLAW



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     Marinate     Picnic     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Summer     Healthy     Raw     Potluck

Yield 8 to 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2-pound) red cabbage, quartered lengthwise
3 large carrots, grated
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced including the greens
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped dill
1-1 1/2 tablespoons caraway seeds
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
3 - 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, preferably unfiltered
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Equipment: a mandoline or other adjustable blade slicer

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the cabbage into a large bowl and add the carrot, the bell pepper, the scallion, and the herbs. Toss the mixture well. Toast the caraway seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrantly toasty and browned lightly in color, about 2 minutes. Coarsely crush the seeds with a mortar and pestle, or on a cutting board with the bottom of a heavy skillet. Add the seeds to the coleslaw with the vinegar, maple syrup, and salt and toss the mixture well, then let it sit until wilted, 15 to 30 minutes. Stir in the oil, and season the salad with salt and freshly ground pepper.

COLORFUL COLESLAW VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Colorful Coleslaw Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Caryn Gale

Categories     Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small cabbage
2 medium carrots
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 green pepper
1/4 purple cabbage
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Shred all of the vegetables.
  • I use the slicer on my food processor and not the shredder because it makes everything so small and juicy.
  • I find the cabbage shreds nicely using the slicer and I usually cut my peppers into 2 or 4 wedges and stand them up.
  • I do use the large shredder for the carrots.
  • Place all vegetables in a large Tupperware bowl.
  • Don't worry that it looks like a lot, it will reduce by about half after it marinades for a couple of hours.
  • Place all the dressing ingredients in a saucepan on the stovetop and bring just to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir well.
  • Pour it over the vegetables.
  • Seal lid and shake.
  • Place in refrigerator and shake every once in a while.
  • I usually drain off some of the marinade before I serve it because it is so juicy.

Tips:

  • For a more vibrant coleslaw, choose a variety of colorful vegetables, such as red cabbage, purple carrots, and orange bell peppers.
  • To save time, use a food processor or mandoline to shred the vegetables.
  • Be sure to drain the vegetables thoroughly before adding them to the coleslaw, otherwise the salad will be watery.
  • For a creamy coleslaw, use a mayonnaise-based dressing. For a lighter coleslaw, use a vinegar-based dressing.
  • For a flavorful coleslaw, add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or dill.
  • For a crunchy coleslaw, add some chopped nuts or seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
  • Serve coleslaw immediately after making it, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Coleslaw is a versatile and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed at any occasion. With its colorful vegetables and creamy or vinegar-based dressing, coleslaw is a refreshing and flavorful addition to any meal. Whether you're looking for a classic coleslaw recipe or something more unique, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give coleslaw a try!

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