Description
Carolina Vinegar Slaw is a tangy and refreshing side dish that perfectly complements barbecue and fried foods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and grated carrot.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage and carrot, tossing to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish.
Notes
- For a spicier slaw, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This slaw can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or tangier slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg