Crunchy celery seed coleslaw with tangy cream dressing

• 450 g green cabbagefinely shredded (about half a small head)
• 150 g red cabbagefinely shredded (about a quarter of a small head)
• 2 carrotspeeled and coarsely grated
• 3 scallionsthinly sliced, green and white parts
• 120 g mayonnaisefull-fat for best flavor
• 2 tbs apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp celery seed
• ¾ tsp fine sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepperfreshly ground

1. 1

   Make the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth and the sugar is dissolved. Taste it — it should be tangy and slightly sweet with a savory backbone from the celery seed. Adjust salt or vinegar to your preference.

   Tip: The dressing will taste punchy on its own — that's intentional. It mellows once it hits the cabbage.

2. 2

   Combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced scallions in a large mixing bowl. Toss everything together with your hands or tongs to distribute the colors evenly.

   Tip: The finer you shred the cabbage, the better it absorbs the dressing. Aim for thin ribbons about 3mm wide.

3. 3

   Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly, making sure every strand gets coated. Use tongs or two forks to really work the dressing through — it should look evenly creamy with no dry patches.

4. 4

   Let the slaw rest in the fridge for at least 5 minutes (or up to 4 hours for the best texture). The cabbage will soften slightly and soak up the dressing, turning crunchy-tender. Give it one final toss and a taste before serving — you may want another pinch of salt or splash of vinegar.

   Tip: Coleslaw keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. It softens over time but stays delicious — just give it a stir and drain off any excess liquid that pools at the bottom.

• large mixing bowl
• box grater
• cutting board
• chef's knife
• small mixing bowl
• whisk

Per serving

Nutritional values are estimates only.