This classic summer side comes together in just 10 minutes.
Who among us is not trying to cut down their grocery bill (without compromising on flavor)? Bestselling cookbook author Carleigh Bodrug has built a reputation for crafty cooking hacks that reduce waste and save cash; even better, her tips will help you become a more adept home chef.
Case in point: Her quick and easy citrus cabbage slaw. “This slaw is crunchy, crisp, and refreshing,” Bodrug writes in her cookbook PlantYou: Scrappy Cooking: 140+ Plant-Based Zero-Waste Recipes That Are Good for You, Your Wallet, and the Planet, “and the perfect pairing to any plant-filled meal.”
As you probably imagined, this side dish is an easy way to get your veggies: “…it uses up an entire head of cabbage, along with carrot, green onions, and a full broccoli stem.” Plus, if you’re averse to mayo-heavy slaw, you’ll enjoy Bodrug’s light dressing, a bright and breezy alternative just as flavorful as a more traditional drizzle. As Bodrug writes, “Get ready for a slaw-some adventure!”
Citrus Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Makes 4 servings
From start to finish: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 small red cabbage sliced thinly (about 8 cups)
- 1 red onion sliced thinly
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 6 green onions sliced thinly
- 1 broccoli stem, grated
Citrus dressing
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine the cabbage, red onion, carrot, green onions, and grated broccoli stem.
- Make the dressing: In a jar or other container, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until combined. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss until coated, and enjoy.
- Storage: Store, fully prepared, in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Excerpted from PlantYou: Scrappy Cooking: 140+ Plant-Based Zero-Waste Recipes That Are Good for You, Your Wallet, and the Planet, by Carleigh Bodrug. Copyright © 2024. Available from Hachette Go, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, Inc.
