I live in the Carolinas where coleslaw is a staple. This Red Slaw is not our traditional creamy mayo coleslaw, but a sweet and tangy variation that goes great with anything, especially barbecue dishes.
One thing I love about slaw is that it requires absolutely no cooking. Simply combine veggies in a bowl.
We love this red slaw because it’s…
- Tangy
- Crunchy
- Packed with wholesome ingredients
- Cooking-free
- Oil-free
- Perfect with sandwiches and BBQ
- Simply delicious
I even like to buy the pre-shredded cabbage that often includes green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots. It is a huge time-saving product and contains nothing except the raw vegetables listed.
I am often asked which knives I use personally, and I have to say that it is Victorinox. They are the same company that makes Swiss Army Knives and the quality is excellent.
Ingredients in raw slaw
- cabbage
- carrots
- onions
- ketchup
- vinegar
- sweetener
- paprika
- hot sauce (optional)
- salt & pepper
Buying the pre-shredded cabbage or slaw in a bag makes this recipe a breeze to pull together, especially great on hot summer days when the Carolina sun is beating down and the humidity is high. On those kinds of days heating up the oven makes the house feel like a furnace.
How to make red slaw
The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.
In a large mixing bowl, add slaw (or cabbage) and diced onion.
In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, sweetener, kosher salt, paprika, pepper, and hot sauce (if using).
Store-bought ketchup is loaded with sugar, so try my very easy-to-make homemade ketchup that only takes about 10-minutes to make.
Pour the wet mixture into the large bowl of cabbage and onion.
Mix thoroughly and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour or more. Serve chilled.
*Originally published November 2015.
This delicious cabbage slaw goes particularly well with vegan bbq. Check out some of my great BBQ Recipes.
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Red Slaw | Oil-Free
I live in North Carolina where cole slaw is a staple. This recipe is not our traditional creamy cole slaw, but boast a sweet and sour vinegary flavor with a punch of heat.
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz package of cole slaw, or 1 lb. fresh sliced cabbage
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sweetener, sugar, sucanat, agave, etc.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to your taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika, or smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add slaw (or cabbage) and onion.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, sweetener, kosher salt, paprika, pepper, and hot sauce (if using).
- Pour wet mixture into the large bowl of cabbage and onion.
- Mix thoroughly and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour or more. Serve chilled.
Notes
Detailed instructions, in-process photos, and my personal helpful tips can be found in the article above.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 70Total Fat: .2gCarbohydrates: 17.3gFiber: 2.8gSugar: 13.5gProtein: 1.4g
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