This is a clone recipe of the very popular sweet and sour cabbage slaw served at the popular North Woods Inn California restaurant chain. Plan ahead. This salad needs a long marination time. It's good after 48 hours, but even better after 4 or 5 days. This is the perfect make-ahead salad.
Prep Time: 12 hours, 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 head red cabbage
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
Preparation:
Shred half of the cabbage finely and the other half coarsely. Place in a large bowl.Whisk together vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, seasoned salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
Toss the dressing with the cabbage. Scrape the salad with the dressing into a zip-top bag or covered container and refrigerate at least 48 hours or until cabbage turns deep red, softens a bit, and flavors meld. It's even better after 4 or 5 days.
This red cabbage salad and a green salad with a creamy blue cheese buttermilk dressing are served together as a duo along with garlic cheese bread.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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