Hello there, my fellow food lovers. Are you ready to add a burst of festive freshness to your Christmas dinner? This Christmas Coleslaw is the perfect crunchy, tangy companion for all those rich holiday dishes. It’s a celebration of vibrant veggies tossed in a zingy yogurt-mustard dressing that’ll wake up your tastebuds.
About the Recipe
You just have to try this Christmas Coleslaw. It’s my go-to holiday side because it’s so darn easy to make but packs in so much flavor and texture. The variety of veggies gives you a crispy, crunchy bite in every forkful.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Let’s be honest, Christmas dinner can start feeling a bit.heavy after a while. That’s where this refreshing coleslaw comes in. The light yogurt dressing with a punch of mustard cuts through all the richness. Plus, the pop of color from the purple cabbage and carrots is just so festive and fun.
Christmas Coleslaw
Cooking Tips
My top tip is to slice or shred all the veggies as finely as possible. This gives you the ultimate crunch factor. Speaking of crunch, let the slaw sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the veggies soak up a bit of dressing. It’ll soften them ever so slightly while keeping that great texture.
Serving and Storing Suggestions
This salad can be prepped up to a day ahead, just store the dressing separately and toss together right before serving. Makes about 6 generous side portions. Any leftovers keep well chilled for 2-3 days. Total prep time is only about 15 minutes.
Similar Recipes
- Rainbow Veggie Slaw
- Brussels Sprout Slaw
- Broccoli Crunch Salad
- Apple Cabbage Slaw
Nutrient Benefits
Coleslaws are an awesome way to load up on veggies. This one is packed with vitamin C from the cabbage and broccoli. The yogurt dressing provides a little protein too. Not to mention all that great fiber from the fresh produce.
Christmas Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tbsp White Cabbage finely chopped
- 2 1/2 tbsp Red or Purple Cabbage finely chopped
- 2 Carrots medium, peeled, finely sliced
- 2 Spring Onions finely sliced
- 100 g Broccoli or Brussel Sprouts finely chopped
- handful Coriander Leaves chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- as required Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Mix all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and keep aside.
- Mix the cabbage, carrots, broccoli and spring onions in a large bowl.
- Add the dressing and mix well.
- Sprinkle black pepper powder if required.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve at once or serve cold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this ahead of time?
Without a doubt. You can mix up the slaw and dressing separately 1-2 days in advance. But I’d wait to toss them together until right before serving for maximum crunch.
What main dishes pair well with coleslaw?
Coleslaw is such a versatile side. It goes great with hearty holiday mains like roast turkey, ham, or prime rib. The fresh crunch and tang also complements richer dishes like meatloaf or sausages.
How can I add more crunch?
For an extra crunch factor, try tossing in some sliced radishes, jicama, or water chestnuts right before serving. Toasted nuts or seeds would be delicious too.
Can I use a different dressing?
You can surely switch up the dressing to suit your tastes. A creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing would be tasty. Or try a vinaigrette like balsamic or red wine for a tangier spin.
Is this recipe vegetarian/vegan?
Great question. As written, this recipe is vegetarian thanks to the yogurt dressing. To make it vegan, merely swap out the yogurt for a plant-based variety or use all vegan mayo.
