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Recipe: Green Machine Slaw

Recipe: Green Machine Slaw

Green Machine Slaw

by Dylan Sabuco
Photo by Diyana Dimitrova/Shutterstock.com
prep time
5 minutes
cook time
makes
4-6 servings

Fun Food Story

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Green Machine Slaw

A light, crunchy, zippy slaw perfectly complements tacos, BBQ, and Southern classics.

Happy & Healthy Cooking,

Chef Erin, Food-Geek-in-Chief

Fun-Da-Mentals Kitchen Skills

  • grate :

    to reduce food, like a carrot, to very small shreds or pieces of the same size by rubbing it on a tool with an outside surface that has holes with cutting edges (a grater).

  • knife skills :

    Bear Claw (growl), Pinch, Plank, and Bridge (look out for trolls)

  • measure :

    to calculate the specific amount of an ingredient required using a measuring tool (like measuring cups or spoons).

  • slice :

    to cut into thin pieces using a sawing motion with your knife.

  • stir :

    to mix together two or more ingredients with a spoon or spatula, usually in a circle pattern, or figure eight, or in whatever direction you like!

Equipment Checklist

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Graters (or cutting board + kid-safe knife)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Whisk
  • Large spoon or salad tongs
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Ingredients

Green Machine Slaw

  • 1/2 head green cabbage
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 T vinegar (apple cider or white are best)
  • 1/4 C milk **(for DAIRY ALLERGY sub dairy-free/nut-free milk)**
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard

Food Allergen Substitutions

Green Machine Slaw

  • Dairy: Substitute dairy-free/nut-free milk.

Instructions

Green Machine Slaw

1.
grate + chop

Grate or chop (your choice) 1/2 head of green cabbage, 1 celery stalk, and 1 carrot into a medium mixing bowl.

2.
measure + whisk

Measure 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 pinch of sugar, 1 pinch of salt, 1 pinch of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard into a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

3.
toss + crunch

Toss the dressing with the grated or chopped vegetables. Chill for a few minutes or serve immediately. Enjoy!

THYME for a Laugh

Why didn’t the cabbage win the race?

He wasn’t ahead of lettuce!

That's Berry Funny

Why are celery stalks never lonely? 

Because they come in bunches!

THYME for a Laugh

Any leftover cabbage can and will be shredded and mixed with mayonnaise.

That's Cole's Law!

THYME for a Laugh

What vegetable might you find in your basement? 

Cellar-y!

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