Collard Green Coleslaw

Jennifer

Cuisine: American

Recipe Source: Vegetarian Times

Collard Green Coleslaw is a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic side dish. This vibrant slaw features finely shredded collard greens instead of traditional cabbage, offering a slightly more peppery and earthy flavor. It's a delicious way to add a healthy and colorful touch to any meal.  

Collard Green Coleslaw

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Serving Size: 8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb. collard greens, tough stems removed (8 leaves)
  • 3 medium carrots, grated (2 cups)
  • 1 medium onion, grated (1 cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup rice or cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp. powdered mustard
  • 1 tsp. celery seed
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions:

  1. Stack 3 or 4 collard leaves flat on work surface. Roll tightly into a cylinder, hold together, and thinly slice to make narrow strips.
  2. Coarsely chop strips once sliced. Repeat with remaining collard leaves, and transfer to large bowl. Stir in carrots, onion, and bell pepper.
  3. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper in small saucepan, and bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve sugar.
  4. Remove from heat, and pour hot vinegar mixture over collard and vegetable mixture. Stir to coat vegetables with dressing.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover, and chill 4 hours or overnight.