Bowl of summer fresh slaw

Summer Fresh Slaw

CDHF

Written by: CDHF

Updated: April 12th, 2023

What’s a delicious piece of BBQ chicken without a side of slaw? In our opinion, it’s a summertime travesty. While coleslaw is a cookout staple, it’s rather unassuming in its traditional form. But slaw has come a long way as a side dish, and our chefs are taking slaw recipes to the next level—think Greek yogurt, Thai spice, hearty greens and more—while ensuring the slaws bring that crunch we love.

Whether you’re a fan of the creamy, mayonnaise-based classic or prefer a bright, vinegar base, you are sure to appreciate any slaw that’s both light and refreshing. Here are three Aramark chef recipes that fit the bill, making good use of classic cabbage, its veggie cousins, and other unexpected additions.

Kale? Yeah!

Not everyone is a fan of the cabbage-only slaw, and that’s A-OK. This recipe goes beyond the usual green and purple stuff and makes some room for cabbage’s crispy (and crazy popular) cousin, kale. You’ve likely heard it called a superfood and all for good reason. Kale has a phenomenal nutrition profile with one cup providing 684% of the FDA Daily Value (DV) for vitamin K, 134% of the DV of vitamin C, and 206% of the DV of vitamin A, in addition to many other vitamins and nutrients. In this Tangy Kale Slaw, we combine kale with red cabbage, carrots and green onions tossed in a honey-lime vinaigrette for a flavorful finish with just the right amount of zing.

Tangy Kale Slaw with Cilantro and Honey (Serves 6)

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Mix and Match.

Experiment with different ingredients to kick a traditional slaw into high gear. High in fiber and essential vitamins, this recipe includes dried apricots and Brussels sprouts—another cabbage cousin! It’s all tossed in a light and flavorful Dijon mustard vinaigrette.

Apricot Brussels Sprouts Slaw (Serves 6)

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Dare to go Sweet?

What makes this coleslaw so appealing is the sweet and tart flavour from the apples that adds a complexity and crunch when paired with the caramelized onion vinaigrette. Apples are high in fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants. This dish also gives you some extra servings of fruits and veggies, which will help give you energy to get you through your day.

Sweet Cabbage & Apple with Caramelized Onion Vinaigrette (Serves 6)

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