With summer upon us here and picnics in our future the worry of keeping foods in the heat from spoiling is on my mind. Salads and slaws really bother me since we recently had a food poisoning scare and I don’t want to repeat it! My answer to this problem is vinegar based cole slaw instead of using a mayonnaise or dairy recipe. This quick and healthy option is just what I needed. And the fact it tastes great is a clear win win for my family. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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Vinegar Cole Slaw
Ingredients
- 1/2 thinly sliced head of green cabbage
- 1 cup of thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 whole shredded carrots
- 3 thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of celery seed
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey and olive oil and set aside. In a separate bowl mix together cabbages, carrots, green onions and celery seed. Next, pour a small amount of the dressing on the cabbage mixture and mix together until combined and until desired amount of dressing is achieved. Season with salt and pepper and chille before serving.
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I am Marilyn Lesniak. Writer, Photographer and Chief Bottle Washer behind the scenes at Marilyn's Treats. Follow me to my kitchen. 
I too, love vinegar based cole slaw recipes and I believe they are healthier than mayo-based. This sounds delish!
Ghank you Kim for your thoughts. This one is awesome.
Marilyn, this coleslaw sounds great! What a fantastic way to make it with vinegar so it stays better at summer get togethers! I wanted to let you know that I will be featuring your vinegar coleslaw at this week’s Sweet Inspiration Link Party.
Thank you so much Keri! that is so cool! I will be there.
Yum! Thanks for sharing this tasty recipe at #FridayFrivolity!
You are welcome Sarah!
I think we have just about the exact same recipe!! I love vinegar cole slaw, especially if I’m bringing it someplace!! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
That is so cool. I got this one from a restaurant. Disgruntled employees are the best for telling secrets! Ha!
I love a great vinegar slaw, and I will be trying your version. We eat vinegar slaw on tacos, fish tacos especially. You can add fresh ginger or sesame oil to change the taste, and a squeeze of lime too. I love all types of slaw, but I would say we eat the vinegar kind most often!
It is the most healthy! Hope you are well.
Sounds perfect for summer BBQs!
Thank you April!
I really prefer a vinegar based cole slaw for hot summer picnics. This looks like a great recipe that we would really enjoy for the summer! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you so much. I will definitely be back. Your hospitality is appreciated.
This dish sounds divine. In addition to the vinegar, I love slaw made with celery seeds. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Funtastic Friday.
I do too Sherry! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.
this slaw is my fave! i’m book,arking in my recipe stash. ty! #BloggersPitStop
Thanks for letting me know Lisa. Get back to me when you give it a try!
This sounds perfect and so much safer than the mayo based slaw in the hot summer months. I’m so sorry that you got food poisoning. I have had that in the past a few times and it is horrible. Thank you for linking up to Tips and Tricks. Hope to see you again this week.
Thank you Kathleen. I do prefer the vinegar in the summer. I hate throwing away food when I am not sure if its safe.
Yum what a great dressing! I bet it would work so well on salad too. Thanks for joining us at #sharethejoy x
I never tried it on salad. I am going to have to do this! Thank Michelle.
This looks yummy, Marilyn! I love a good coleslaw. I have my MIL’s recipe that we all enjoy, but it is a sweet vinegar sauce. I’m going to try this one next time for a change. Pinning! 🙂
Thank you Wendy. I hope you enjoy it. Give yourself permission to do something just for you This week!
Marilyn, this coleslaw look absolutely fresh and delicious, I also don’t like the creamy dressings as much as your recipe.
Kathleen
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Thank you Kathleen. I love sharing. Give yourself permission to do something just for you This week!
Hi Marilyn, we love coleslaw and I make it weekly, but I had not thought of adding a mustard, that sound like a change up I will give it a try, we like our tart sweet sometimes with may and others with a oil dressing.
Thanks for stopping by this week on #OMHGFF
Hope you will enjoy your weekend!
It adds a bit of zing to the sweet and tart flavors. I hope you like this version!
YUMMM. My mom makes a cole slaw just like this and it just brings back so many memories. I love this instead of the thick and creamier cole slaws. I don’t think I’ve ever had a version with mustard, so I need to try this asap because mustard is my favorite!!
xx
Sara
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I love dishes that bring back memories. My tips are from my gram’s old cookbook!
I’ll be leaving two comments so far today, one on the party and this delicious recipe.
I can’t eat “creamy” coleslaw, I use to love it but now my digestive system tells me no. We had a restaurant in my small hometown that made the BEST coleslaw. The recipe was secret and if everyone that worked there keep it that way. As with all small towns the restaurant is no longer in business but I found it will have to make it this summer.
Since I love coleslaw I’ will make this!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Linda
I m glad to hear Linda! Never feel obligated to lways comment. A nice smilie is good also!
Marilyn, coleslaw is one of my favorite summer salads … I never tried it using just vinegar .. it makes total sense especially if you plan on sharing it at a BBQ potluck! Thanks for sharing with us at #SimplifyWednesdays
You are welcome Carla!
I’ve never had a vinegar based slaw and your recipe seems like the best one to try.
Thank you Sandra. It is a totally different experience!
I am a huge coleslaw fan! Creamy or Vinegar, either way I’m standing in line! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Brag About It. It looks delicious!! Pinned and shared.
You are very welcome Laurie! Enjoy. Salads and slaws are my favorite way to get my veggies in.
I love coleslaws. This looks super yummy!
Thanks Charlene. It is!
Sounds delicious!
Thank you Carol. I am glad you like it!
This sounds and looks so good. Perfect for backyard cookouts.
Thank you Celeste! It is one of my favorite healthier dishes.
This sounds so delicious!
I’d love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you Jess!
I love a vinegar based dressing and this sound wonderful for summer! I might try the dressing with shredded broccoli for a broccoli slaw! Thanks so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
Yu are welcome Chloe. The broccoli sounds great!
I prefer a vinegar based slaw. Going to the store tomorrow – will get the ingredients to try this!
I hope you like this recipe Cathy! Welcome back!
Oh this looks delicious Marilyn. I love a good cole slaw recipe it just says Summer!
Thank you Sue. This recipe is by far the simplest and most healthy of all my recipes!
YUMMY !!
I’m a vegetarian so I loooooooooooove salad
and I really like the dressing here
Winnie I never picked up on that! Now I need to check your recipes deeper!