Tangy Herb Coleslaw
Rule #11: Keep it simple.
The weather is warming up. The birds are a’chirpin’. Those inflatable pools are comin’ out (at least down here in Houston, TX). That means grilling season is upon us! It’s time for simple, delicious, easy sides that can be made ahead of time and left to sit until the Grill Master has finished his or her grilling duties. This Tangy Herb Coleslaw is just the ticket! It’s full of delicious, zippy flavors plus fresh herbs and the veggies we all need in our lives. It takes just minutes to throw together, too!
First, measure out 1/4 cup EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil) and 1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar.
Pour it in a large bowl (big enough for the whole salad), then add in 2 tbs. soy sauce, 1 tbs. agave nectar (or honey), 1 tbs. Dijon mustard, and 3 minced garlic cloves. This coleslaw vinaigrette is a great one to use over and over again because of the depth of flavor it has.
Give it all a sturdy whisk until everything is well combined.
For the salad part, I like to go with what’s easiest. Our grocery store had this Power Slaw that was perfect. I threw that in with half the bag of classic coleslaw so we got a great dose of veggies. Feel free to mix-and-match the veggie portion of the recipe. It’s really more about the fresh herbs and the tangy dressing anyway.
Now time for those glorious herbs and green onion! A little green onion, basil, cilantro, and mint go a long way! They make this dish so very fresh!
Give everything a great big toss so the dressing gets all over those glorious veggies!
This can be served right away, put in the fridge for later, or left out at room temperature. Perfect for an easy grilling time! I hope you love this Tangy Herb Coleslaw as much as we do! I love it when a side dish recipe is not only easy, but healthy, too. So many sides during the summer can be heavy and full of carbs. This one is a definite go-to for us!
Adapted via Chrissy Teigen from her Cravings: Hungry for More Cookbook. You can’t go wrong with any of Chrissy Teigen’s cookbooks in my opinion. All of the recipes are perfectly seasoned and something you really do, in fact, want to eat!
This would pair perfectly with: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork | Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs | Air Fryer Dijon Chicken
Tangy Herb Coleslaw
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbs. agave nectar or honey
- 1 tbs. Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves minced or pressed
Salad
- 10 oz. power slaw or a blend of shredded carrots, broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, cabbage, kale, or any mixture of these
- 7 oz. shredded coleslaw mixture 1/2 the 14-oz. bag
- 4 green onions chopped
- ½ cup cilantro leaves chopped
- ½ cup mint leaves chopped
- ¼ cup basil leaves chopped
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Add in the ingredients for the salad except for the pumpkin seeds. Toss to coat, then top with the seeds.
Notes
Nutrition
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Thought I had all the ingredients and figured out that I only had a bit of seasoned rice vinegar. Decided to use that and supplement with apple cider vinegar. Seems to be good when I tasted.
Perfect! I’m glad that substitute worked! I bet it will be delicious.