Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Crunchy Coleslaw is a vibrant and crisp side dish that combines fresh shredded green and red cabbage, carrots, and smoky turkey bacon with a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. This easy-to-make, flavorful salad offers a perfect balance of crunch, zest, and savory notes, making it ideal to accompany grilled dishes, sandwiches, or to enjoy on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup carrots, finely shredded
Protein
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based mayonnaise (plant-based)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1 tbsp honey (natural)
- 1/2 tsp celery seed (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Start by finely shredding the green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer to achieve even, thin strips that ensure perfect texture and bite.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Chop the smoked turkey bacon into small pieces and cook them in a frying pan over medium heat until crispy, adding smoky notes and crunchy bits to the coleslaw.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar (natural), plant-based mayonnaise (plant-based), Dijon mustard (natural), honey (natural), celery seed (natural), salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful coating.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and crispy turkey bacon. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every piece is well coated and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Chill for Best Flavor: Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to deepen and the natural gelling agent in the dressing to help bind the ingredients perfectly.
Notes
- Slice thinly using a mandoline slicer for quick and uniform shredding of cabbage and carrots.
- Cook bacon to a crisp without burning to maintain texture and smoky flavor balance.
- Adjust apple cider vinegar quantity to suit your preferred tanginess level.
- Chill the coleslaw before serving to enhance flavor melding and improve texture.
- Use fresh vegetables for maximum crunch and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: coleslaw, crunchy coleslaw, turkey bacon coleslaw, apple cider vinegar dressing, fresh vegetables, side dish
