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.
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.
Kathleen says
I love that this doesn't have mayo. It's perfect for picnics!
Rebecca says
totally! thanks
Suzy says
The family really aren't fans of may so this is perfect for them! Love it!
Rebecca says
that's great to hear! woot woot
Carrie Robinson says
I am loving this mayo free version! So pretty too! 🙂
Rebecca says
thanks
Angela Allison says
Simple and delicious! I love how easy and flavorful this recipe is. Will never buy bagged coleslaw again.
Rebecca says
ya it's really easy!
Jack says
Love this slaw recipe, went amazing with my bbq
Rebecca says
woot woot!
Farrah says
I think I just need to get cabbage and I'll be good to go for this recipe! It looks so good! 😀 I'm not the biggest fan of mayo, so this is perfect!
Rebecca says
awesome! LMK when you make it, I'm excited to hear what you think
Christina says
Fresh coleslaw is such a fun picnic side or easy way to spruce up roasted/cooked foods! Love how bright and refreshing your recipe is. Totally saving this one.
Rebecca says
isn't it?! thanks Christina
Rachel says
I actually haven't had coleslaw in forever because I'm not a huge mayo person. I'll have to make this for BBQs this summer!
Rebecca says
ya! try it! hope you like it
Mikki says
We love coleslaw around here! I make it quite often, something like this, but I tend to forget to incorporate the carrots. I need to do that next time!
Rebecca says
yes! carrots are such an easy addition
Elysia says
I love a good simple coleslaw recipe! I'm going to try this one out for dinner tonight. It will go perfectly with the pulled BBQ beef in the crockpot! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca says
it's sooo good with pulled pork! enjoy