Mardi Gras Slaw

Mardi Gras Slaw

Colorful, Crunchy Slaw

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 7m
Cook Time: 4h
Total Time: 4h 7m
Servings: 8-10
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

126
Calories
6.3g
Fat
0mg
Cholesterol
542mg
Sodium
17.6g
Carbohydrate
2g
Protein
Mardi Gras Slaw

Recipe Description

There is something that sings to me when I hear Mardi Gras Slaw, I’m not sure if it’s the excitement of the party that follows the preparation or that I really do just love this salad so much!

Most dishes using symbolic colors of purple, green and gold indicate Mardi Gras recipes to commemorate and celebrate the feelings of justice, faith and power in the community and individuals alike.

To make Mardi Gras Slaw, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mardi Gras Slaw

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare dressing

    2 min
    Step 1 - Mardi Gras Slaw

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk ¼ cup oil, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 1½ teaspoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1 grated clove of garlic, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, ¼ teaspoon paprika and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme until well combined and sugar completely dissolved.

  2. 2

    Toss salad

    3 min
    Step 2 - Mardi Gras Slaw

    In a large salad bowl, toss ½ head of thinly sliced red cabbage, ½ head of thinly sliced green cabbage, 2 thinly sliced yellow bell peppers, 6 scallions that have been thinly sliced, 1 shallot, finely diced and 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley.

  3. 3

    Combine salad and dressing

    2 min
    Step 3 - Mardi Gras SlawStep 3 - Mardi Gras Slaw

    Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss to coat well. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate

    4h
    Step 4 - Mardi Gras Slaw

    Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 or up to 4 hours.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Mardi Gras Slaw

    Serve chilled and enjoy!

Do you feel the power, justice and faith in this Mardi Gras Slaw? If not, then just enjoy it as a simple, colorful salad, am I right? Let me know when you tag #cookmerecipes to reach out!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Wendy
March 15, 2025
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I recently made the Mardi Gras Slaw for a small family gathering, and it was an absolute hit. The simplicity of the ingredients made it easy to whip up, and the vibrant colours brought a festive feel to our table. Proud to have shared it with my loved ones.

Zoe Henderson
September 24, 2024
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Exceptional! We made this slaw for our Mardi Gras party and it was a big hit! The colors were so vibrant and it added such a fresh taste to the meal. Everyone loved it and I even got requests for the recipe. Definately a keeper for any celebration!

Ursuline Dufour
October 17, 2023
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This Mardi Gras Slaw is a delight. It brings joy to my family gatherings, simple yet vibrant. I love it!

Paula
October 10, 2023
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¡Me encanta este slaw! Hice este plato para una fiesta de Mardi Gras y fue un éxito total. Los colores son como una fiesta en el plato. ¡Definitivamente lo haré de nuevo!

Linda
October 9, 2023
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This Mardi Gras Slaw is so simple and delish, loved it!

Paula
October 5, 2023
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Fantastic! I made this Mardi Gras Slaw for my family’s Fat Tuesday dinner. The bright colors and fresh flavors were a hit with everyone. It’s not just a recipe; it brings life to any gathering. Definitely easy to whip up and everyone loves it!

CheerfulChris96
March 31, 2023
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So simple, delicious!

Quinn
January 19, 2023
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I made this slaw for my family's Mardi Gras party and it was a hit. The colors and flavors brought everyone together. Such a joy.

Zara
November 16, 2022
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OMG, this Mardi Gras Slaw is the bomb! Had my fam over, and it was gone in minutes. So colorful and delish, def made the party lit.

Xena
October 19, 2022
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Making this Mardi Gras Slaw for my kids' party was a joy. The vibrant colors matched the fun atmosphere perfectly. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I felt like a superstar in the kitchen, how lovely!

Gaby
March 14, 2021
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Sencillo y divertido.

Gina
January 12, 2021
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Yummy!

Jessica Smith
December 11, 2020
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OMG, this Mardi Gras Slaw is lit! So easy to whip up, and it brought a real party vibe to our dinner. Totally a hit with my hubby!

Henry
June 2, 2020
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I made this Mardi Gras Slaw for my family and we loved it. The colors are beautiful and the flavors remind me of my childhood attending Mardi Gras parades. It was easy to make and healthy too. My kids even asked for seconds, which is a win in my book. Thankful to find such a great recipe!

Gretchen Takaki
April 29, 2020
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Family loved it and if they are happy, I'm happy, 10/10.

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