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Cucumber Dill Coleslaw in a large mixing bowl with two serving spoons with turquoise handles nestled into the slaw. In the background is a colorful scarf on a granite surface

Cucumber Dill Coleslaw

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This refreshing, crisp coleslaw has all of the classic ingredients of a creamy slaw, plus a few extra to give it a little update. The cucumber and dill, though simple enough on their own, lend a freshness that just can't be beat.
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Prep Time 13 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 carrots, scrubbed and tops removed, then julienned
  • ¼ red cabbage, outer leaves removed, then shredded
  • ⅓ Napa cabbage, outer leaves removed, then shredded
  • 2 Persian cucumbers (or one English cucumber), washed and julienned
  • 2 scallions, washed and sliced
  • 1-2 Tbsp chopped dill
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (can substitute with light cream, half & half, milk, or coconut cream)
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream (can substitute with greek yogurt, labneh, crème fraîche, or plain yogurt)
  • 2-4 pinches kosher salt, or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the carrots, cucumbers, red cabbage, Napa cabbage, scallions, and dill to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a smaller mixing bowl, add the maple syrup, cream, mayonnaise, sour cream, and salt. Whisk until combined.
  • Pour the dressing into the large mixing bowl and toss well to coat the slaw. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
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