Crunchy Coleslaw Salad (Print)

Crisp shredded cabbage and carrots with creamy dressing, topped with crunchy sunflower seeds.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
04 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

11 - 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds, unsalted preferred

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Just before serving, sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds on top, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
05 - Serve immediately to enjoy maximum crunch or refrigerate up to 2 hours for a slightly softer texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than most people take to set the table, making it perfect for when you forgot to plan ahead.
  • The contrast between creamy dressing and crunchy seeds stays absolutely perfect if you time it right—no sad, soggy aftermath.
  • It works equally well at a backyard barbecue or as a quiet lunch you didn't even have to cook, which feels like a small miracle.
02 -
  • The moment you add the sunflower seeds is everything—add them too early and they get soggy, add them right before serving and you get that perfect textural contrast that makes people notice your salad.
  • Celery seed is non-negotiable if you want this to taste like something worth remembering instead of just generic coleslaw.
03 -
  • If you're making this for people with dietary preferences, swap half the mayo for Greek yogurt and you get something lighter that people genuinely love—it doesn't taste like a diet version, just different and somehow fresher.
  • Buy the best mayonnaise you can find because it's literally the main component, and good mayo tastes noticeably better than the generic stuff.
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