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Spicy Ginger Coleslaw

Sheila
Crisp cabbage, apples, carrots, and bell peppers are tossed in a tangy fresh ginger dressing with just the right touch of heat. This colorful coleslaw is the perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
  

slaw

  • 14 ounce bag shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned cut into thin strips
  • 1 whole apple cut into thin strips or shredded

dressing

  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey more if you like your slaw sweeter
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less per your taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coleman's mustard powder
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl combine bag of coleslaw, matchstick carrots, shredded apple, and red bell pepper, toss to combine.
  • In a smaller bowl or large measuring cup whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, powdered ginger, fresh grated ginger, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and mustard powder. Whisk dressing to combine.
  • Pour dressing over slaw mixture, fold until combined. Give it a taste add salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, to let the flavors mingle.

Notes

Note: Make this coleslaw your own...I will never know (wink). If you like spicy don't be afraid to add more cayenne pepper, or more sweetener if you prefer a sweeter slaw. This slaw is amazing paired with these chicken, hamburgers, ribs, pulled pork, and even tacos.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword apple crisp, barbecue, cabbage, carrots, coleslaw, gathering, ginger, honey, lunch, red bell pepper, side dish, slaw, spicy
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