Sometimes you just need a basic coleslaw blueprint for a picnic or as a side for barbeque or fried fish. Or just to use up the rest of the cabbage in the fridge.

Ingredients

For slaw:

• 1 large head green cabbage, about 3-4lbs, finely sliced (I like to use the slicer blade on my food processor)
• 1 large red onion, finely sliced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• Handful roughly chopped parsley
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup kosher salt

For dressing:

• 3/4 cup Kewpie mayo
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp sugar

Substitutions

Use a mix of green and red cabbage for extra color.

Instructions

1. For the slaw: combine cabbage, onion, carrot and parsley in a very large bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar and salt and toss, let rest 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
2. Dry the mix with a salad spinner or paper towels. Return to a dry large bowl.
3. Combine Kewpie mayo, vinegar, mustard, pepper and sugar with a whisk. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.

Further reading

Thanks to Serious Eats for my favorite coleslaw recipe.

• Serious Eats - Classic Coleslaw