Best 4 Rainbow Coleslaw Recipes

Rainbow coleslaw is a vibrant and refreshing side dish that adds a pop of color and crunch to any meal. This versatile salad can be tailored to your liking with a variety of ingredients and dressings. Whether you prefer a classic creamy dressing or a tangy vinegar-based one, there's a rainbow coleslaw recipe out there for everyone.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

RAINBOW COLE SLAW

Rainbow Cole Slaw image

Make and share this Rainbow Cole Slaw recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Greens

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 small green cabbage (about 1 1/4 lb.)
1/2 small red cabbage (about 1 1/4 lb.)
1 large carrot, peeled
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

Slice cabbage into thin strips. Grate carrot on largest holes of box grater.
Combine cabbage, carrot and salt in large colander set over bowl. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours. Rinse off salt under cold water. Pat dry.
Put mustard seeds, oil and chili flakes in small skillet; cover and cook over medium-high heat 1 minute, or until seeds start to pop, shaking constantly.
Remove from heat and continue shaking pan until popping subsides. Cool in bowl.
Whisk in vinegar, sugar and mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine cabbage, carrot and bell peppers in large bowl. Add dressing, and toss to coat. Adjust seasonings.
Serve immediately, or store up to 1 day in refrigerator.

NEELY'S RAINBOW SLAW

Neely's Rainbow Slaw image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 green cabbage
1/2 red cabbage
2 medium carrots, peeled
1/2 red onion
1 sweet potato, peeled
1 large unpeeled Gala apple
1 large unpeeled Granny Smith apple

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, cayenne, sugar, celery seed, apple cider vinegar, and salt and black pepper, to taste, until thoroughly combined. Reserve.
Using a large holed grater attachment for a food processor, grate the cabbage, carrots, red onion, sweet potato, and apples. Remove to a large serving bowl and toss with the reserved dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

SWEET & SOUR RAINBOW SLAW

Sweet & sour rainbow slaw image

This fresh, light coleslaw has a tangy citrus dressing with celery, mustard and poppy seeds - a lovely light side for a BBQ spread

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories Side dish, Vegetable

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

450g red and white cabbage (a mixture), very thinly sliced
2 carrots , peeled and sliced into thin matchsticks
1 small red onion , finely chopped
1 celery heart, thinly sliced
8 radishes , topped and tailed, then thinly sliced or quartered
1 red pepper , cored, deseeded and thinly sliced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
juice 0.5 lemon
2 tbsp light brown soft sugar
1 tsp mustard powder
½ tsp yellow mustard seeds
½ tsp celery seeds
½ tsp poppy seeds
4 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

Put all the vegetables in a large bowl of iced water and leave in the fridge for 1 hr to crisp up. Drain well and pat dry on a tea towel, then tip into a large serving bowl.
To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together with a large pinch of salt until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the vegetables, toss well and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

MOLLIE KATZEN'S RAINBOW-RAISIN COLE SLAW

Mollie Katzen's Rainbow-Raisin Cole Slaw image

This really is a rainbow! Let your kids have fun in the kitchen making this delicious, colourful & healthy cole slaw. From Mollie Katzen's book ' Salad People & More Real Recipes'.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories Peppers

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 child size servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups packed shredded green cabbage
1 1/2 cups packed shredded purple cabbage (red)
1/2 small red bell pepper, minced (or cut in thin strips)
1/2 small yellow bell pepper, minced (or cut in thin strips)
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 cup raisins (black, golden or a mixture of both)
1/3 cup mayonnaise (home-made or store bought)
1/3 cup natural plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vinegar (recipe states cider vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon salt
nonstick cooking spray, for the honey spoon

Steps:

Combine the vegetables & raisins in a large bowl.
In a second container, combine the mayo, yogurt, honey, vinegar & salt. USe a fork or a small whisk to mix until uniform (''until you don't see the honey anymore'').
Pour the dressing onto the salad & mix well -- and then eat!

Tips:

For a more flavorful coleslaw, use a variety of vegetables. Try adding shredded carrots, bell peppers, or radishes.
Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage and other vegetables. This will help the dressing to penetrate the vegetables and create a more flavorful coleslaw.
If you don't have time to make your own dressing, you can use a store-bought dressing. Just be sure to choose one that is light and tangy, so it doesn't overpower the vegetables.
Serve the coleslaw immediately, or chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Rainbow coleslaw is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give rainbow coleslaw a try!