Crunchy Coleslaw Salad (Printable Version)

A vibrant mix of shredded cabbages, carrots, and sunflower seeds in a creamy tangy dressing.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
02 - 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
03 - 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
04 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

11 - 1/2 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds on top just before serving, reserving a small amount for garnish if desired.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain maximum crunch, or refrigerate up to 2 hours for a softer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can make it while your grill is warming up.
  • The contrast between creamy dressing and that final sunflower seed crunch is genuinely addictive.
  • It stays crisp enough for at least an hour if you hold off on adding those seeds until the last second.
02 -
  • If you add the sunflower seeds more than 10 minutes before serving, they'll lose their crunch and absorb dressing—patience is the real secret ingredient here.
  • Taste the dressing before it hits the vegetables; once you combine them, it's harder to adjust the seasoning without overdoing it.
03 -
  • A sharp knife or mandoline makes shredding uniform, which means the dressing clings better and everything tastes more cohesive.
  • Taste the dressing on its own before mixing—it should taste bold and slightly over-seasoned, because the vegetables will temper it perfectly.
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