I’ve talked at great length this summer about my aversion to mayonnaise-based salads and side dishes. I have even recreated some of those – egg salad, potato salad and macaroni salad – with lighter amounts of mayonnaise to suit my picky tastes. I have always been a huge fan of coleslaw, but like many of those other classic dishes, some coleslaw just swims in a mayonnaise dressing, which gives me a case of the gags. While I do like mayonnaise versions that use a modest amount, I also love a good oil and vinegar coleslaw. It’s flavors are bright and fresh, and a huge bonus is that you don’t have to worry about spoilage occurring at outdoor picnics on hot summer days.
Halve it, and then thinly slice it or shred it (if you want to use your food processor).
All that’s left to do is throw it into a bowl, add the seasonings and toss well to combine. If you refrigerate before serving the flavors will be given a chance to meld together. I highly recommend it!
P.S. Stay tuned tomorrow to see how I use both my homemade French fries and this coleslaw in one meal. If you’re from Pittsburgh you may have a pretty good idea of what I’m making 😉
Store leftover coleslaw in the fridge in an airtight container, preferably storing the dressing and the veggies separately to prevent the coleslaw from getting too soggy. Leftover shredded veggies will last for 3-5 days in the fridge. And the vinegar dressing can last for up to 2 weeks.
Oil & Vinegar Coleslaw
- 1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons (1.5 tablespoons) vegetable oil
- Pinch of granulated sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1. Toss the sliced/shredded cabbage with the vinegar and oil, tossing to coat evenly. Add the sugar, salt and pepper and toss again to evenly distribute. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Oil & Vinegar Cole Slaw
FAQ
How long does coleslaw stay good in fridge?
What is the food poisoning in coleslaw?
What makes coleslaw go bad?
Can you freeze oil and vinegar coleslaw?
How long does vinegar based coleslaw last?
When properly stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, the vinegar-based coleslaw will last for 3-5 days. The oil and the sugar cut the vinegar taste in coleslaw, but you can adjust these ingredients to suit your personal preferences. For instance, for a less-sweet dressing, decrease the amount of sugar.
How long can you keep coleslaw in the fridge?
Place coleslaw mix, green pepper and onion in a mixing bowl. In a saucepan bring oil, vinegar, sugar, salt & pepper to a rolling boil. Immediately pour mixture over the coleslaw and mix thoroughly. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Coleslaw can be stored for up to 5 days in the fridge.
What is vinegar coleslaw?
Vinegar Coleslaw is an easy BBQ side dish recipe using a no mayo coleslaw dressing including vinegar, oil and salt and pepper.
How do you make oil and vinegar coleslaw?
This simple oil and vinegar coleslaw starts with a delicious, vinegar-based dressing. It couldn’t be easier to whisk together from scratch! Make Oil and Vinegar Dressing for Coleslaw: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, oil, kosher salt, celery seed, dry ground mustard, and freshly-ground black pepper.