Simple Crunchy Slaw

5 minutes

4 servings

Easy

Slaw is here because a sharp, crunchy side dish changes the character of a meal. The chicken tenders, the fishcakes and the kebabs are all improved by having something fresh alongside them, and this takes about five minutes to make.

Dairy-free

Egg-free

Gluten-free

Vegetarian

Nut-free

Vegan

Simple Crunchy Slaw

5 minutes

4 servings

Easy

Dairy-free

Egg-free

Gluten-free

Vegetarian

Nut-free

Vegan

Ingredients

¼ white cabbage
1 carrot
1 apple
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tbsp vinegar
Salt

Method

Step 1

Finely shred ¼ white cabbage using a sharp knife.

Step 2

Peel and grate 1 carrot and 1 apple.

Step 3

Add everything to a large bowl.

Step 4

Add 2 tbsp sunflower oil, 1 tbsp vinegar and a good pinch of salt.

Step 5

Mix well until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed — it should taste fresh, slightly sharp and lightly salted.

Tips

Best eaten fresh. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
The technique of shredding finely and dressing with oil, vinegar and salt is the basic formula for almost every cold salad.
Getting that balance right with enough acid, fat and seasoning, is a skill that transfers to anything you dress with a simple vinaigrette.
The apple adds sweetness and juice that works particularly well against richer main dishes.