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Top-down view of the finished coleslaw in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap, placed in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Tri Color Coleslaw Recipe

This vibrant Tricolor Coleslaw by Traci Des Jardins combines red and green cabbage with carrots and a tangy dressing. Perfect for adding color and crunch to any meal or buffet.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • Large colander
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1/2 head green cabbage about 1 pound, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 head red cabbage about 1 pound, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup olice oil
  • 2 Tbsp. red vine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. celery seed
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large colander, combine grated carrot, sliced green and red cabbage, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and kosher salt. Let it sit over a large bowl for 30 minutes to drain excess moisture.
    Top-down view of a large colander with grated carrot, thinly sliced green cabbage, red cabbage, red onion, and chopped parsley, sprinkled with kosher salt, set over a bowl on a clean kitchen countertop.
  • Press firmly to remove moisture.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, celery seed, and sugar.
    Top-down view of a mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop with olive oil, red wine vinegar, celery seed, and sugar being whisked together to create the dressing.
  • Add the cabbage mixture to the bowl and toss well to coat with the dressing.
    Top-down view of a large mixing bowl with prepared dressing, adding the drained vegetable mixture, and tossing with tongs to coat evenly.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
    Top-down view of the finished coleslaw in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap, placed in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.