Cauliflower Coleslaw Salad Recipe
A fresh and healthy cauliflower coleslaw salad combining crunchy cauliflower florets, shredded red cabbage, and grated carrots with a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. This easy no-cook salad is perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing snack that can be prepared ahead and chilled to enhance flavors.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Vegetables
- 8 ounces raw cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 4 ounces red cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 ounces carrots, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Dressing
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or any oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Prep: Gather all ingredients and wash the vegetables thoroughly.
- Cut Vegetables: Cut cauliflower into small florets, finely shred the red cabbage, grate the carrots, and finely chop the fresh chives. Place them all into a large mixing bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a jar or small bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Seal and shake well or whisk the mixture until smooth and emulsified.
- Combine Salad: Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables in the bowl and toss everything together thoroughly to evenly coat all the ingredients.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad. For best flavor, allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before serving to let the tangy dressing infuse the vegetables.
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- You can substitute the avocado oil with olive oil or another light vegetable oil based on preference.
- Adjust sugar and salt in the dressing according to taste to balance acidity and seasoning.
- Adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill could add extra flavor if desired.
Keywords: cauliflower coleslaw, healthy salad, no-cook salad, cabbage salad, apple cider vinegar dressing, low calorie side dish