Coleslaw is usually eaten as an accompaniment
to foods such as BBQ meats and fried chicken. It is also used in a
sandwiched, hamburgers and hot dogs.
I love
coleslaw… who doesn’t, right? In fact, if it’s made just right, I could eat
mounds of it. Which is why, I decided to attempt making it, but I wanted to do
it minus the mayo. While
doing my usual research on recipes, I came across some interesting facts. Like,
coleslaw has many variations across many countries.
In
Italy, it is called "Insalata Capricciosa", which means
capricious salad and is made with cooked ham and sliced pepper.
In the USA, coleslaw often contains buttermilk,
mayonnaise and carrot. There are also recipes that incorporate mustard or
vinegar without mayonnaise. Their BBQ Slaw or red slaw is made with ketchup and
vinegar rather than mayonnaise.
The swedes traditionally enjoy it with pizza.
Their version is prepared with a vinaigrette made up of vinegar or vinegar
essence, vegetable oil, salt and seasonings.
In the UK, coleslaw almost always has carrots
and red onions along with the cabbage. Some combinations include nuts such as
walnuts and dried fruits such as sultanas or raisins.
(wikipedia.com)
I decided to attempt a recipe without the
common mayo, and opted to add some fruits and balsamic vinegar instead. I loved
it, and so did everyone at home. It had a sort of sweet, tangy taste to it and
went well with the baked lemon fish I had prepared for dinner. It is definitely
gonna be a regular dish in our house. Hope you guys enjoy it too!
Gather all the ingredients together.
In a large bowl, add all the ingredients except the strawberries, mix.
Now add the sliced strawberries and mix.
Enjoy it with grilled or baked fish, meat or just on its own!
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