Mardi Gras Slaw

Name: Mardi Gras Slaw
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: 1/4 cup, vegetable oil; 1/4 cup, cider vinegar; 4 teaspoons, sugar; 2 teaspoons, salt; 2 teaspoons, garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon, pepper; 1/4 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon, paprika; 1/4 teaspoon, dried thyme; 1/2 head, red cabbage, cored and sliced thin (6 cups); 1/2 head, green cabbage, cored and sliced thin (6 cups); 2 , yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin; 6 , scallions, sliced thin; 1/2 cup thinly sliced, red onion

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2014

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This slaw has a spicy kick and the colors of Mardi Gras. What it often lacks is properly softened cabbage and the right combination of components.

SERVES8 to 10

TIME30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For a crunchy slaw with all the color and spice of the Big Easy, we started with both red and green cabbage. Continuing the Mardi Gras color scheme of purple, gold, and green, we added yellow bell peppers, scallions, and red onion. Mayo-bas...

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