Description
A vibrant Sweet & Spicy Pickle Slaw combining the crispness of green cabbage and carrots with tangy dill pickles and a creamy, spicy-sweet dressing featuring Sriracha, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect as a refreshing side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or sandwiches.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- ½ cup dill pickles, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Shred the cabbage finely and grate the carrots. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, chopped dill pickles, and thinly sliced red onion to create the vegetable base for the slaw.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Sriracha sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar until you get a smooth, well-blended dressing with a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors.
- Combine: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure every shred of cabbage and carrot is evenly coated with the creamy, spicy dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the slaw for at least one hour. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the cabbage to soften slightly.
- Serve: Before serving, give the slaw a good toss once again to redistribute the dressing, then enjoy this crisp and flavorful side dish fresh.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier dressing.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha sauce to control the spice level to your liking.
- For added crunch, try adding some toasted sunflower seeds or chopped nuts.
- The slaw can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated for enhanced flavor.
- This slaw pairs well with grilled chicken, burgers, or as a topping for tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slaw, pickle slaw, sweet and spicy slaw, side dish, summer salad, no-cook slaw, easy slaw recipe, quick side dish
