Mardi Gras Coleslaw Recipes

MARDI GRAS SLAW

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk ¼ cup oil, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 1½ teaspoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1 grated clove of garlic, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, ¼ teaspoon paprika and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme until well combined and sugar completely dissolved.
• In a large salad bowl, toss ½ head of thinly sliced red cabbage, ½ head of thinly sliced green cabbage, 2 thinly sliced yellow bell peppers, 6 scallions that have been thinly sliced, 1 shallot, finely diced and 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
• Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss to coat well. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 or up to 4 hours.
• Serve chilled and enjoy!

VEGETABLE COLESLAW

Steps:

• Fit a food processor with the thickest slicing blade. Cut the cabbages into small wedges and place horizontally into the feed tube. Process in batches. Next, fit the food processor with the grating blade. Cut the carrots in half and place in the feed tube so they are lying on their sides. Process in batches and mix in a bowl with the grated cabbages.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, celery salt, salt, and pepper. Pour enough of the dressing over the grated vegetables to moisten them. Serve cold or at room temperature.

MARDI GRAS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss together the sweet potatoes and beets on the baking sheet. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the oil over top, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread into a single layer and roast until the potatoes are cooked through and the beets are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mustard, Creole seasoning, onion powder and sugar in a large salad bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, then whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon oil in a slow stream. Continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
• Add the green and red cabbage and green onions to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Add the roasted potatoes and beets and toss gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

ZUCCHINI AND CARROT COLESLAW

Steps:

• Place zucchini in a colander and let drain thoroughly, about 30 minutes. Toss with carrot in a large salad bowl; stir in creamy salad dressing and sugar. Chill the coleslaw for 1 hour to blend flavors, stir again, and season with salt and black pepper.

MARDI GRAS COLESLAW

Steps:

• Toss both kinds of cabbage, the grated carrots and minced onion together in a large bowl.
• Reserve.
• In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, sugar and mustard; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Slowly whisk in the oil to form a fairly thick and creamy dressing.
• Taste and correct seasoning as necessary.
• Pour half of the dressing over the vegetables in the bowl.
• Sprinkle on the caraway seeds and toss well.
• Taste; add additional dressing as you like.
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hrs.
• Allow to return to room temperature before serving.

MARDI GRAS COLE SLAW WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• To make Slaw: Slice cabbages into fine shreds. Place in large bowl.
• Slice peppers very thinly lengthwise, and add to bowl.
• To make Blue Cheese Dressing: Place all ingredients in quart jar, screw on lid and shake vigorously.
• Pour half over slaw, and toss. Refrigerate remainder for future use.

MARDI GRAS SLAW

Steps:

• To make the slaw, combine the cabbages, onion, fennel, and bell pepper in a bowl and chill. Prepare the slaw dressing by combining the vinegar and mustard, and then slowly whisk in the olive oil.
• Refrigerate.
• About 15 minutes before serving, pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss.
• Add the crumbled blue cheese and toss again, evenly combining the cheese.
• Add the salt and pepper.
• *If using as topping for burgers: Drain off excess liquid and chill the slaw until assembling the burgers.