Not in the mood for a traditional mayo based coleslaw? This 10 minute red wine vinegar coleslaw is your answer. It's a non-mayo coleslaw that has the perfect easy vinegar dressing base that lasts longer outside than mayo based coleslaw.
[This red wine vinegar coleslaw recipe was originally posted in April 2018. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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How will this vinegar based coleslaw make your life easier?
This red wine vinegar coleslaw is the perfect accompaniment to anything grilled. So take it to a BBQ, summer party, or serve it with grilled meat. It's super easy, quick, cold, and crunchy.
Make it quickly, especially with pre-shredded vegetables or ones you shred in a mandoline or food processor.
What makes it so good?
- Granulated sugar
- Red wine vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic salt
- Green & Red Cabbage
- Carrots
How do I make this easy coleslaw?
1.Shred cabbage and carrots.
2. Make dressing. Add sugar, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic salt, pepper to large mixing bowl. Mix together.
2. Add shredded cabbages and carrots to dressing. Mix together. Let red wine vinegar coleslaw sit on the counter or refrigerate for at least 10 minutes prior to serving.
Enjoy with your favorite main dishes (options listed below).
Substitutions/Tips
- Mix dressing in separate bowl if planning on leftovers. Add it prior to serving.
- Buy pre-shredded cabbage, shred it in a food processor, or use a mandolin to speed up the process.
- Add other veggies to this red wine vinegar coleslaw if you've got veggies that need to be eaten.
- Other great add-ins: chopped nuts, seeds, additional thinly sliced vegetables, etc.
Mains to Enjoy it With
FAQ
Coleslaw has cabbage and other vegetables in it. Sometimes carrots, sometimes peppers, onions, and green onions. Coleslaws usually have a vinegar or mayonnaise based dressing.
This red wine vinegar coleslaw has a vinegar based dressing-which is great if you plan on taking it to an outdoor party and it'll sit out in the sun.
Storage Tips
This red wine vinegar coleslaw should last a couple days to a week in the fridge. Store it in an airtight container.
For best results, store coleslaw and dressing separately. Both can be prepared ahead of time. Still let it sit out for about 10+ minutes before serving.
Other Good Salads
- 5 Minute Soy Sauce Based Coleslaw
- Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Broccoli Salad
- Shaved Zucchini Salad with Corn & Feta
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- Cabbage: 5 Minute Soy Sauce Based Coleslaw, Korean Beef Bulgogi, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Veggie Tacos, Burrito Bowl with Queso, or add it to this Simple Sauteed Kale Salad.
- Carrots: Pan Fried Pork Chops with Apples, Sheet Pan Root Veggies, White Bean & Farro Bowl.
Did you make this red wine vinegar coleslaw? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Red Wine Vinegar Coleslaw
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Large mixing bowl
- tongs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups green & red cabbage shredded
- 2 carrots shredded
Instructions
- Add 1 Tablespoon sugar, 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper to large mixing bowl. Mix together with fork or tongs.
- Add 2 cups shredded cabbages and 2 carrots (shredded) to bowl. Mix well.
- Let sit or refrigerate for at least 10 minutes prior to serving to allow flavors to combine.
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Notes
- Mix dressing in separate bowl if planning on leftovers.
- Buy pre-shredded cabbage, shred it in a food processor, or use a mandolin to speed up the process.
- Add other veggies to this slaw if you've got veggies that need to be eaten.
Sara Welch says
Enjoyed this on some pulled pork sandwiches and it was the perfect tough of flavor! Quick easy and delicious; definitely a new favorite slaw!
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
oh it's so good on pulled pork
Anjali says
Love this lighter and healthier coleslaw without mayo! We had burgers for dinner tonight and this was the perfect side dish!
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
it's so tasty with burgers!
Carrie Robinson says
Great idea! I don't always like a creamy slaw, so I will have to try this recipe soon. 🙂
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
enjoy!
Jess says
I was not in the mood for traditional-based mayo! This is such a great option!
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
great to hear! it's so tasty
Ali says
This coleslaw was so good, I loved the red wine flavor!!
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
yes, it's such a great dressing ingredient
Sarah says
This recipe is amazing! I am Celiac and a lot of pre-made coleslaw you buy at the store has gluten. I had tried a red wine vinegar coleslaw in a restaurant a long while back and wanted to find a recipe for it. The other day I had a craving for that coleslaw and came across your recipe. My husband loved it, even my kids devoured it! Time to make more!
What sorts of other veggies have you tried in it? Have you tried cucumber and broccoli? What are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Sarah
Rebecca says
Hi Sarah, great to hear! I'm glad your family liked it. I haven't made this salad in a while, but since lots of vegetables have pretty mild flavor, I bet lots would be good in this salad. Off the top of my head, I think broccoli and cucumber like you mentioned would definitely be great, also celery, cauliflower, radishes, shaved brussels sprouts, green onion, even apple would probably be good in this salad. Keep me updated on what you try/like! I'd love to hear
Dean Madison says
The top half of the recipe says one cup shredded cabbages and one carrot but the bottom half of the recipe says two cups shredded cabbage and two carrots for the same amount of dressing. Which is it?
Rebecca says
great catch! It's 2 cups cabbage and 2 carrots. Thanks for letting me know, I've updated the recipe.
Laura says
I despise MAYO BASED SLAW? - This is hands down my go to recipe??. We throw the pork roast in the crockpot in the morning, hubby shreds it while I make the slaw! Throw some bbq sauce, slaw, and pork on sweet Hawaiian rolls and it's pure Heaven. Thank you for the great recipe. (I also triple the recipe so I can keep the dressing handy in the fridge, super tasty on any salad.)
Rebecca says
great to hear! and yes, it's perfect on pulled pork!