Crunchy Coleslaw Salad (Printable)

Crisp cabbage and carrots blend smoothly with creamy dressing and sunflower seeds for a vibrant dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
04 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

11 - 1/2 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced green onions evenly.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle the roasted sunflower seeds over the salad just before serving, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain maximum crunch, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a slightly softer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely refreshing without being heavy, which means you can eat as much as you want without feeling guilty.
  • The crunch factor stays strong, even after it sits in the fridge for a couple hours.
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes, making it the perfect answer when someone asks "what should we bring?"
02 -
  • Don't dress it more than two hours ahead of time unless you want it soft and wilted, which isn't bad, just not what you're aiming for here.
  • If you do make it ahead, keep the sunflower seeds separate and scatter them just before serving—this one move preserves the entire point of the dish.
03 -
  • A sharp knife makes shredding less of a chore and gives you thinner, more even pieces that absorb the dressing better.
  • If your sunflower seeds are salted, rinse them quickly before using—you want control over the salt level in the final dish.
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