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Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

This festive red cabbage slaw studded with pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges and pistachios is a delicious and welcome addition to any table!

Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

As the summer is definitely over, it’s tough not to miss all the colourful and vitamin packed fruits and vegetables. But does it really mean that we give up on the vibrancy of our plates once colder days arrive?

Absolutely not!

This red cabbage slaw could not be more beautiful. So many colours of the rainbow in this salad! And the taste definitely matches the bright palette.

Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

How do you make a creamy red cabbage slaw?

In my opinion the best coleslaw comes from a contrast of textures and flavours.

Sweet and savoury. Soft and crunchy.

Then comes the dressing that pulls all of them together. You can go with a vinaigrette but the ultimate comfort food coleslaw should be creamy. Don’t you think?

So I dressed my red cabbage slaw with creamy yogurt based dressing spiked with freshly squeezed orange juice, a tad of mayonnaise and a fragrant sumac spice.

Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

What goes into red cabbage coleslaw?

I’ve wanted my coleslaw to be extra special, fitting for a holiday table. After all Thanksgiving and Christmas are not very far away!

And nothing screams winter holiday louder than mandarin oranges and pomegranates.

I’ve also use carrots cut in matchsticks, mint and cilantro for freshness and fragrance and beautiful pistachios for extra crunch.

Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

What substitutions can I make for this red cabbage slaw recipe?

  • You can safely substitute pistachios with any nuts you prefer. Almonds or walnuts will go especially well here.
  • Mandarin oranges could be replaced with any oranges, satsumas, clementines or even grapefruit.
  • Apples could be used in place of carrots.
  • Yogurt could be replaced with buttermilk or thinned out sour cream.
  • Sumac spice could be omitted.

Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

What can I serve with my crunchy red cabbage slaw?

I’ve developed this red cabbage recipe specifically for a holiday table. I believe this salad will compliment roast turkey, beef, pork or ham. It is a perfect side dish that looks pretty for the occasion and tastes great.

However, don’t feel like you have to hold back on making it on regular weekdays. This festive red cabbage slaw will brighten any lunch or dinner. It’s a great salad option to jazz up whatever you are serving as it brings vibrant colours and flavours into the mix.

And don’t worry if you’ve got leftovers because this coleslaw keeps well and won’t go soggy in the fridge.

Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

For more holiday dishes check out my favourites below:

Roasted parmesan broccoli with sun-dried tomatoes

Sausage, pear and sage stuffing

Roasted carrots with garlicky lemon tahini sauce

Balsamic glazed beets with goat cheese and mint

What is your favourite holiday side dish? Let me know in comments!

If you make any of these recipes, I would love to see them. Simply tag @vikalinka in your Instagram snaps.

Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

This festive red cabbage slaw studded with pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges and pistachios is a delicious and welcome addition to any table!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Modern European
Keyword: red cabbage slaw
Servings: 6
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Ingredients

For the yogurt dressing

  • 125ml/1/2cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp sumac spice

For the red cabbage slaw

  • 1/2 head/3 cups red cabbage small
  • 2 carrots cut in matchsticks or grated
  • 1 tbsp of each chopped mint and cilantro
  • 1/4 pomegranate
  • 3 mandarin oranges
  • 2-3 tbsp pistachios shelled and chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 lemon juice only

Instructions

For the yogurt dressing

  • In a mason jar mix all dressing ingredients together, add salt to taste and set aside. 

For the red cabbage slaw

  • Slice the red cabbage thinly using a mandolin or a sharp knife. Cut the carrots in matchsticks or grate on a vegetable grater. 
    Peel the mandarin oranges and separate into segments, cut each segment in half. 
  • Chop the mint and cilantro. 
    In a large bowl combine the red cabbage, carrots, orange segments, herbs and season with salt.  Sprinkle with lemon juice and refrigerate for one hour for the cabbage to soften.
  • Before serving ddd the yogurt dressing and toss to coat. 
    Arrange the red cabbage slaw on a platter and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pistachios. 
    Sprinkle with 1 tsp sumac. (optional)
Nutrition Facts
Festive Red Cabbage Slaw
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 453mg 19%
Potassium 327mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 9g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 84.9%
Vitamin C 55.8%
Calcium 7.3%
Iron 3.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Filed Under: Salad, Side dishes, Skinny, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Sandy says

    November 13, 2018 at 1:03 am

    I like making dressings with Greek yogurt. Would it alter the taste for this dressing? The pics are beautiful and really want to make this for Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      November 13, 2018 at 10:51 am

      Greek yogurt is absolutely fine, Sandy. You might want to thin it out with a tablespoon of water when you finish to get a runnier consistency.

      Reply
  2. Lucy Parissi says

    October 15, 2018 at 10:18 am


    I think red cabbage based salads and slaws top my favourites list. You make it look so beyond gorgeous though – I don’t think I have ever seen a slaw look so damned good!

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      October 15, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Thank you, Lucy!! It’s easy to make it look pretty when ingredients themselves are gorgeous!

      Reply
  3. Emma says

    October 15, 2018 at 10:09 am


    It’s not often I put fruit in salad but this sounds so fresh and delicious! Definitely one for my lunches this week.

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      October 15, 2018 at 10:29 am

      I feel the same about fruit in salad but I felt like this one would definitely benefit from some sweetness!

      Reply
  4. Anna says

    October 8, 2018 at 7:56 pm


    It’s such a colorful and healthy salad!

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      October 8, 2018 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks so much, Anna!

      Reply
  5. kellie@foodtoglow says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:46 pm


    As a lover of colourful plant foods this beautifully photographed winter salad ticks all the boxes for me! Textures, nutrition and flavours too 🙂

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      October 8, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      Aw thanks so much, Kellie. I am in love with this salad for the same reasons. I also love that it keeps well!

      Reply
  6. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

    October 5, 2018 at 7:47 pm


    This is so colourful, pretty and packed with tasty flavours!

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      October 5, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks, Cat! I love the colours as well!

      Reply

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