Oil and Vinegar Slaw

[siberian_skys]

The recipe is Rachael Ray's and comes from the Food Network's website. Here's the link: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/oil-and-vinegar-slaw-recipe-1942496

It is really, really tasty. I had to use a smaller bag of slaw since that's what I had and guess at the amount of ingredients. I over did the black pepper, but that seems to be the only error in amount of ingredients. I also used a slaw mix that had carrot and broccoli in it instead of just cabbage. I would definitely make it again. I'm going to serve it today either on chicken tacos or as a side dish for them. I'm still surprised at how well it came out.

Comments

[colls]

I was just going to go hunt up a non-mayo slaw recipe when this crossed my reading page. Serendipity! :) I'm going to try this to serve with my pork chops tonight. Thanks for posting!

[siberian_skys]

You're welcome. I'm glad I made it this morning for the evening meal. I'd been dragging my feet. I was out of oil and finally ordered some yesterday. I wasn't sure if the olive oil would work since the recipe clearly stated peanut or vegetable. I thought there might be a reason for that so I used the vegetable oil.

[colls]

I have neither peanut oil nor vegetable oil, so I'll probably use a combination of sesame oil and olive oil. I would think the type of oil impacts the flavor more than anything else since it's not something that's being cooked. We'll see. :)

[siberian_skys]

That was my problem. Let me know how it works. I like olive oil so I'm curious if I can use it next time. I almost did it this time, but figured I'd use the vegetable oil for something else. I keep thinking there was some recipe that I haven't tried yet that I need it for anyway.

[musesfool]

Oh that sounds good! *bookmarks link*

[siberian_skys]

I hope you like it as much as I do. I am just not a big mayo fan.

[arthur_p_dent]

My preference is a mayo/vinaigrette blend. Finally found a good one a couple months ago (I posted it here in the Cookbook Challenge), and have been making it almost every week since.

However, my wife is NOT a fan of mayo. I’ve been on the hunt for a mutually-compatible vinegar-based slaw for some time. So far we’ve determined that apple cider vinegar is a definite no. Going to give this one a shot and see how it fares. =]

[siberian_skys]

I hope it works for both of you and you both can find something that you both like.

[arthur_p_dent]

I did end up making this and liked it a lot. It made a really nice midday snack, along with some polish sausage or kielbasa.

The red wine vinegar was much milder than the apple cider vinegar I tried before, but my wife still wasn’t entirely on board. I think for her it’ll be a white vinegar dressing or nothing.

But I liked it, so thanks again! =]

[siberian_skys]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it. The kielbasa sounds really good. Now I want some. :-) I think I have to put some on my grocery list.