Tangy Cucumber Tomato Coleslaw
Tangy and refreshing, this easy coleslaw is the perfect summer side. Just 8 ingredients to make!
I know I just finished preaching about how much I love mayo-based potato salad but there’s always room for mayo-less slaws and salads. One, because they’re so much easier to travel with and two, pretty much everyone likes them.
This tangy coleslaw is absolutely perfect for summertime because it features juicy tomatoes, cooling cucumbers and crunchy slaw in a simple vinegar based dressing. You only need 8 ingredients to make it (two of which are salt & pepper) and it comes together in a flash.
How to Make Tangy Cucumber Tomato Coleslaw
- Thinly slice the cabbage, dice the tomatoes and cut the cucumbers into matchsticks.
- Whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper.
- Pour the dressing over top of the vegetables then stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes then serve and enjoy!
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It’s so simple, I feel guilty even calling it a recipe. But it makes you feel good after eating it, you know?
The crunchy cabbage and bits of cold cucumbers absorb the tangy vinaigrette and the tomatoes give little bursts of juiciness here and there. It cools you off, fills you up, and keeps your belly from feeling like a big ol’ balloon afterwards. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Cucumber Tomato Coleslaw
Ingredients
- ½ (454 g) head medium-size green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- ½ (454 g) head medium-size red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 (280 g) large cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
- 2 (124 g) roma tomatoes , seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup (59 g) red wine vinegar, more to taste
- ¼ cup (54 g) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) fine sea salt
- fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, cucumber and tomato.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper. Pour the dressing into the large bowl with the cabbage then stir to combine. Taste test to see if you prefer more vinegar or oil (to dilute the vinegar), or more salt & pepper.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve cold and enjoy!
Oooh I love this! I hate coleslaw that’s really mayonnaise-y, so I think I’d like this one a lot. Have a great weekend!
Looks fabulous! I’ve never been a big fan of mayonnaise based coleslaws, but I love vinegar ones…I think I’d have no problem eating a big bowl of this stuff ;-)
Now this is a perfect side dish for a BBQ! I like that it’s vinegar based as opposed to adding mayo. Those type of dishes just travel better and you don’t have to worry as much about keeping them cold when it’s hot outside.
I love how light and colorful this coleslaw is! Regular slaws are not my thing, but I can definitely get behind one with a vinaigrette. Hope you get to enjoy the long weekend with at least a barbecue!
Oh this looks so good! I love cabbage. It’s so crunchy and yummy. I’m not a huge fan of creamy coleslaw so this is right my my alley.
I hope you get a chance to relax this weekend and don’t work too hard! :)
Is it strange that we’re entering Winter in less than a week and this looks appealing? I can so see this being made to bring into work- I find coleslaw tastes really good the more it sits- kinda like a curry! Have a great weekend!
Great shots and perfect salad! Here winter is back, unfortunately :(
This sounds like the perfect summertime slaw! I don’t have any BBQs planned, but I’m always up for eating coleslaw and I love your version! Sometimes I think that I should get a dog just so I have someone to eat all the scraps I eat while cooking, cats just aren’t very good at that :)
I love a good coleslaw recipe! Especially one like this without mayo (not my thing)! This sounds delicious. Hope you were able to squeeze in some relaxation this long weekend!
That coleslaw looks divine!! So much better than the original one loaded with mayo + sugar :)
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I think I love you….I am not a healthy eater and I think I could eat this every nite. I also got your steak marinade and some fritters. You’re my new favorite lady!!!
Aw thanks so much, Gayle! Glad you are enjoying my recipes. :)
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