Purple Cabbage Coleslaw

Did you know that coleslaw is from the Dutch word koolsla which literally means "cabbage salad". We simply just call it slaw, a common salad that consists of, no surprise there, finely shredded cabbage. Dressing for the slaw can either be mayonnaise, vinaigrette or even sour cream. Toppings for coleslaw come in many options like onions, Bacon, carrot, pineapple, bell peppers and even herbs. Coleslaw is eaten as a side dish that accompanies barbecued meats, French fries, fried chicken and sometimes even potato salad. You can even add coleslaw to hamburgers, top on sandwiches or layer in chili. And if you don't have cabbage you can always substitute with broccoli to make broccoli slaw! I had made pineapple coleslaw last year so today I chose to use purple cabbage instead, it gives the slaw a vibrant color and intense flavour. Purple or white cabbage, which is your favorite slaw?

INGREDIENTS

1 Purple Cabbage
2 Cups Carrots
1 Green Bell Pepper
1 Teaspoon Salt
3 Tablespoons Raisins
1 Lemon
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/4 Cup Olive Oil

METHOD
Shred cabbage thinly

Grate carrots finely

Chop bell pepper into bite sized cubes

Add the cabbage, carrots and bell pepper in a large bowl

Add in the salt, sugar, raisins and mix well

Pour in the olive oil and toss to combine

Squeeze in the lemon juice, mix well and refrigerate a few minutes before serving

Delicious fresh and crunchy

PURPLE CABBAGE COLESLAW

Recipe by Mulunga Alukwe

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 Minutes
Total time: 10 Minutes
Yield: 1 Bowl
Ingredients

• 1 Purple Cabbage
• 2 Cups Carrots
• 1 Green Bell Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 3 Tablespoons Raisins
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Teaspoon Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Olive Oil

Cooking Directions

1. Shred cabbage thinly
2. Grate carrots finely
3. Chop bell pepper into bite sized cubes
4. Add the cabbage, carrots and bell pepper in a large bowl
5. Add in the salt, sugar, raisins and mix well
6. Pour in the olive oil and toss to combine
7. Squeeze in the lemon juice, mix well and refrigerate a few minutes before serving