Delia Smith Winter Coleslaw

Delia Smith’s Winter Coleslaw is made with celeriac, carrots, white cabbage, and spring onions, combined with a creamy dressing of soured cream, garlic, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard powder, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice. This tasty Winter Coleslaw recipe creates a delicious side dish that takes about 15 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.

Delia Smith Winter Coleslaw Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) celeriac, peeled and coarsely grated
• 8 oz (225 g) carrots, peeled and grated
• 8 oz (225 g) white cabbage, finely shredded
• 6 spring onions, finely chopped (including the green parts)

For the Dressing:

• 5 fl oz (150 ml) soured cream
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 level tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 level tablespoons natural yogurt
• 1 level teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and freshly milled black pepper, to taste

To Garnish:

• Poppy seeds

How To Make Delia Smith Winter Coleslaw

1. Prepare the Dressing: Combine soured cream with garlic, mayonnaise, yogurt, and mustard powder. Mix oil, vinegar, and lemon juice, then gradually whisk into the soured cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Prepare the Salad: Combine celeriac, carrots, cabbage, and spring onions in a bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss thoroughly with forks. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and chill.
3. Garnish and Serve: Toss again before serving and sprinkle with poppy seeds.

Recipe Tips

• Grate Freshly: Grate the celeriac and carrots just before mixing to keep them crisp and prevent them from getting too watery.
• Mix Dressing Well: Stir the dressing thoroughly before adding it to the vegetables to make sure everything is coated evenly.
• Chill Before Serving: Let the coleslaw sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors blend and make it more refreshing.
• Add Poppy Seeds Last: Sprinkle poppy seeds on top just before serving to keep them crunchy and add a nice touch.

What To Serve With Winter Coleslaw?

This crunchy Winter Coleslaw pairs well with grilled chicken, roasted pork, sandwiches, or burgers. It can also be served alongside baked potatoes, quinoa salad, fresh fruit, or a simple soup for a tasty dinner.

How To Store Leftovers Winter Coleslaw?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover Winter Coleslaw cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Freezing coleslaw is not recommended as it can make the vegetables soggy and change the texture of the dressing.

Delia Smith Winter Coleslaw Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)

• Calories: 150
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Potassium: 400mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 15g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 4g

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• Delia Smith Spanish Chicken
• Delia Smith Omelette
• Delia Smith Paella
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