Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings? Look no further than vegetable slaw! This crunchy, colorful salad is packed with fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and a variety of herbs and spices. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a main course, or a snack. In this article, we'll share three of our favorite vegetable slaw recipes, each with its own unique flavor profile. Whether you prefer a classic coleslaw, a spicy Asian slaw, or a refreshing cucumber slaw, we have a recipe that you'll love. So grab your vegetables and let's get started!
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
VEGETABLE SLAW
We've nicknamed this crunchy salad "Christmas slaw" because of its pretty mix of red and green vegetables. But it's tasty any time. It's great light lunch when stuffed into a whole wheat pita. -Julie Copenhayer of Morganton, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and onion. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE TACOS WITH CILANTRO SLAW AND CHIPOTLE CREAM
Spice-Rubbed Chicken and Vegetable Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Chipotle Cream
Provided by Jill Silverman Hough
Categories Chicken Quick & Easy High Fiber Lime Hot Pepper Zucchini Summer Grill/Barbecue Sour Cream Tortillas Bon Appétit
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk sour cream and chipotle chiles in small bowl; season with salt. Whisk brown sugar and next 5 ingredients in another small bowl to blend for spice rub.
- Place zucchini and bell pepper on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle spice rub over both sides of vegetables and chicken.
- Place chicken and vegetables on barbecue. Grill until vegetables are tender and browned in spots and chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to work surface; cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips. Cut vegetables crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces. Place chicken and vegetables in large bowl; toss to blend.
- Place chicken and vegetables, chipotle cream, tortillas, slaw, and lime wedges on table. Allow guests to assemble their own soft tacos.
- *Chipotle chiles canned in a spicy tomato sauce, which is sometimes called adobo, are available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and at specialty foods stores.
- **Available at specialty foods stores and from tienda.com.
SESAME SEARED TUNA WITH VEGETABLE SLAW
Steps:
- For slaw and dressing:
- Attach grating blade to food processor. Julienne each vegetable and set aside. In another bowl, mix all dressing ingredients and add vegetables. Add cilantro and combine gently. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- For tuna:
- Place a large nonstick pan over high heat until hot. Combine sesame seeds and wasabi in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Coat pan with cooking spray; drizzle oil in pan. Lightly salt tuna; dredge in sesame-wasabi mixture. Reduce heat to medium and place tuna in pan. Sear until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Flip; cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Divide slaw among 4 plates and top with tuna.
VEGETABLE SLAW WITH MISO DRESSING
Categories Salad Vegetable Side No-Cook Cucumber Bell Pepper Carrot Summer Jícama Cilantro Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine miso, honey, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger in blender; blend until smooth. With machine running, gradually add vegetable oil. Season miso dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine jicama, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and chopped fresh cilantro in large bowl. Toss vegetables with enough miso dressing to coat.
- *Available at Japanese markets and natural foods stores and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH VEGETABLE SLAW
Categories Chicken Ginger Vegetable Bell Pepper Carrot Summer Grill/Barbecue Cabbage Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For dressing:
- Puree honey, ketchup, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, and ginger in processor until smooth. With machine running, gradually add soy sauce. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- For slaw and skewers:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Cover slaw and refrigerate. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Mix chicken with 1 cup dressing in medium bowl to coat. Marinate chicken 1 hour at room temperature.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 1 chicken strip onto each wooden skewer. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds. Grill skewers until chicken is charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken skewers to plate.
- Toss slaw with 1/3 cup of remaining dressing. Divide slaw among 8 plates. Top slaw on each plate with 2 chicken skewers and serve.
CONFETTI VEGETABLE SLAW
Categories Salad Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Celery Bell Pepper Carrot Gourmet
Yield Serves 8 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together vinegar and salt and pepper to taste and whisk in oil in a stream until emulsified. Add vegetables and toss until combined well. Slaw may be made 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
LOW-FAT VEGETABLE SLAW
This pretty combination of fresh veggies is low fat and to enhance the flavors, it can be made at least an hour before serving. For extra color, half-cup portions of squash and red and green pepper can be added.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Stir in parsley. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BBQ SHRIMP WITH GRILLED VEGETABLE SLAW AND "ROASTED POTATOES"
Steps:
- In a skillet coated with oil, saute the garlic, ginger, chile, fermented beans and onions until brown, about 8 minutes. Add the sambal and tomatoes and stir. Deglaze with vinegar and add the soy. Simmer on very low heat for 15 minutes. Season and check. Using a hand blender and food processor, blend thoroughly and re-check for seasoning. Chill.
- Prepare a medium-hot oiled grill. Season the shrimp and then dip in the BBQ sauce and place on grill. Watch carefully and have a spray bottle of water handy to squelch flare-ups. Rotate and turn the shrimp often and brush with additional BBQ sauce. They will take about 8 minutes.
- For the Grilled Vegetable Slaw: In a large bowl, toss all of the vegetables with the olive oil and season. Place the vegetables on a hot, oiled grill and mark/cook the vegetables all the way through. Slice the vegetables on an angle into 1/4 strips. Toss the vegetables with the juice and season.
- For the Roasted Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss everything together. Wrap in a double thick foil "papillote." Place on the grill, preferably on indirect heat. Cook for 45 minutes. Check for doneness and seasoning.
- Plating: On a large platter, pile the potatoes in the middle and surround with the slaw. Place BBQ on top and serve.
COCONUT-VEGETABLE SLAW
An craveable slaw with sweetness from the fresh coconut and sneaky, creeping heat from the chiles.
Categories Bon Appétit Side Philippines Cabbage Coconut Carrot Hot Pepper Chile Pepper
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook sprouts in a large pot of boiling salted water 10 seconds. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel with a slotted spoon; let cool. Cooking in separate batches, repeat with snow peas, carrots, and cabbage (do cabbage last and keep it separate while cooling so it doesn't color the other vegetables). Pat dry if needed.
- Pulse chiles, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor until very finely chopped. Transfer purée to a large bowl; add lime leaves, coconut, sprouts, peas, and carrots and toss to combine. Season with salt if needed.
- Toss in cabbage just before serving.
- Do Ahead
- Vegetables can be cooked and chile purée can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill separately.
ASIAN STYLE VEGETABLE SLAW
Make and share this Asian Style Vegetable Slaw recipe from Food.com.
Provided by preynolds
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 ounces, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- prepare all vegetables and herbs.
- mix well in large bowl.
- prepare dressing with remaining ingredients.
- pour dressing over vegetables, mix well.
- serve on a bed of lettuce with sliced almonds or toasted sesame seeds.
- A nice accompaniment to grilled chicken.
ALMOND VEGETABLE SLAW
A great healthy salad adapted from the Almond Board of California. The recipe calls for julienned veggies, but you can chop if you like.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, zucchini, celery, onions, bell peppers and almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, parsley, mint and lemon zest.
- Pour over vegetable mixture; toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Enjoy!
VEGETABLE SLAW
Categories Onion Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Vinegar Healthy Low Cholesterol Cabbage Sugar Snap Pea Radicchio Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oils. DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Place cabbage, radicchio, sugar snap peas, onion, and parsley in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.
TANGY VEGETABLE SLAW
Make and share this Tangy Vegetable Slaw recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together the lime juice, chili oil,& sugar.
- Mix veggies in a salad bowl, por over the dressing& toss.
- Season with salt& pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
Tips:
- To save time, use a food processor or grater to shred the vegetables.
- If you like a more crunchy slaw, use a mandoline to thinly slice the vegetables.
- For a creamier slaw, add some mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to the dressing.
- If you want a more tangy slaw, add some vinegar or lemon juice to the dressing.
- For a sweeter slaw, add some honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- For a more savory slaw, add some bacon bits or crumbled cheese to the dressing.
- Serve the slaw immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Vegetable slaw is a healthy and refreshing side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a vegetable slaw recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give vegetable slaw a try!
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