Red Wine Vinegar Coleslaw

August 16, 2023 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Entertaining, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes, Vegetables

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.

red wine vinegar coleslaw in a glass bowl with tongs in it

[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?

mandolin and shredded cabbage on a cutting board next to coleslaw ingredients

1.Shred cabbage and carrots.

red wine vinegar dressing in a glass bowl next to shredded veggies

2. Make dressing. Add sugar, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic salt, pepper to large mixing bowl. Mix together.

shredded cabbage and carrots in a glass bowl with ingredients next to it

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

What is coleslaw made of?

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.

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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!

glass bowl of red and green cabbage and shredded carrots

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