I’ll admit it… I was a little skeptical about developing a spiced coleslaw. Coleslaw is one of those things I’ve long appreciated for its’ simplicity, but boy, have I been missing out! The depth of flavor added from the Creole Spice and the bold, assertive heat of the chile flakes and Piri Piri makes the cooling quality of the mayonnaise and crisp cabbage in this slaw even more pronounced and refreshing. The classic juxtaposition of creamy, tangy, and crunchy that we love in coleslaw still sings, here, but is undeniably enhanced by the savory blend of bell pepper, celery, and onion in the Cajun ‘trinity’ tradition.

This slaw is interesting and delicious enough to be served as a side dish alongside any grilled entree, or top off a juicy pulled pork or fried fish sandwich with a generous scoop. Be warned- you may never be satisfied by the original version again!

Creole Spiced Coleslaw

Ingredients

• 1 head green cabbage, shredded
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon India Red Chile Flakes
• 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Mustard Powder
• 2 tablespoons ground Creole Spice
• 1 tablespoon ground Piri Piri
• 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Pinch sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Celery Seed
• Utah Basin Salt and freshly ground Lampong Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine the cabbage, carrot, red onion and green onions in a large bowl.
2. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, spices and sugar, stirring well. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix. Season the slaw with celery seed, salt, and pepper.
3. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator.

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