Hot and Sour Slaw No Mayo

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 pound shredded green cabbage
• 1/2 pound shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 cup hot water

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

5 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, red onion, and celery.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, celery seeds, and mustard seeds.
3. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
4. Bring the hot water to a boil in a small saucepan and pour it over the cabbage mixture.
5. Toss to combine and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutritional Information:

(per 1 cup serving)

• Calories: 70
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 320mg
• Carbohydrates: 17g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 1g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tangy and flavorful
• Crisp and refreshing
• Healthy and low in calories
• Perfect for summer gatherings or as a side dish to grilled meats

User Comments:

• "This slaw is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour."
• "I love that it's made without mayo. It's so light and refreshing."
• "This is the best slaw I've ever had. It's so flavorful and addictive."
• "I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now my go-to slaw for all my summer parties."
• "This is a great slaw for anyone who doesn't like mayo. It's still creamy and flavorful, but without the heaviness of mayo."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have distilled white vinegar, you can substitute apple cider vinegar.
• If you don't have red pepper flakes, you can substitute cayenne pepper to taste.
• You can add other vegetables to this slaw, such as shredded bell peppers or cucumbers.
• This slaw will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.