Granny's Italian Slaw

Brighten up your table with Granny’s Italian Slaw, a vibrant, crunchy twist on a classic coleslaw infused with Mediterranean flavors. This colorful and healthy side dish combines crisp green and red cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, tangy red bell pepper, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic. Finished with a touch of dried oregano for extra depth, this no-mayo slaw is perfect for light summer meals, BBQs, or as a fresh, crunchy topping for sandwiches. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus chilling time) and bursting with wholesome ingredients, it’s a quick and easy recipe that will add a refreshing pop of color and flavor to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 small head Green cabbage
• 0.5 small head Red cabbage
• 3 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and shred the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Add to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red bell pepper into matchstick-like pieces and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley and toss it into the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

In a small whisking bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables in the large mixing bowl.

Step 7

Toss the slaw thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Cover the bowl and let the slaw chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Give the slaw one final toss before serving. Serve cold as a side dish or a topping for sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1080.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	907.6

Total Fat 62.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2758.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 50.4g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 369.3mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 2287.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 36.2%