Veg Coleslaw Sandwich

Coleslaw sandwich is a delicious creamy vegetarian sandwich recipe with goodness of cabbage, carrots & bell peppers (or capsicum). Easy to make & perfect for breakfast, snack or quick lunch.

What is coleslaw sandwich?

The word coleslaw is derived from dutch word koolsla where the word ‘kool’ means cabbage and ‘sla’ means salad. Originated from Netherlands, coleslaw (pronounced as ‘kawl-slaw’) is also called cole slaw or slaw in many places.

Coleslaw is made with raw cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise & seasoned using black pepper, salt, lemon juice etc. Though typically it is a salad but it can also be used as a filling in sandwiches or even in sliders / burgers as a substitute for lettuce.

It is simple, no-cook sandwich recipe and with pre-cut veggies, even kids can make it at home. You just need to have a bag of shredded vegetables, mayo & the sandwiches will be ready in 10 minutes.

Though it is authentically cold sandwich recipe but if you wish you can grill or toast them on a pan. These yummy creamy sandwiches makes a great option for high tea too. You can cut them in bars or squares to make them easy to serve for large crowds. You can also use coleslaw in burgers.

Ingredients to make coleslaw sandwich:

Vegetables: The main vegetable used in these sandwiches is cabbage, accompanied by carrots & bell peppers. I have used green cabbage here. You can use mix of green & purple cabbage too.

Apart from carrots, I have added some green bell peppers (or capsicum). You can also use coloured ones like red or yellow bell peppers. To evenly shred / cut the veggies, use mandolin slicer, food processor or grater.

Bread: I like to make these sandwiches with whole wheat or multigrain bread. Sourdough, milk or sandwich bread can also be used.

Mayonnaise: It makes the base of sandwich filling & makes it creamy. You can use store bought veg mayo or homemade mayonnaise. Apart from plain mayo, you can even experiments with different flavours like chipotle, mint, garlic or tandoori mayo.

Seasoning: I like to season my coleslaw sandwiches with black pepper, lemon juice and some mixed dried herbs like oregano, rosemary & basil etc. Instead of lemon juice you can use vinegar also.

Is coleslaw sandwich healthy?

Coleslaw sandwiches are packed with goodness of fresh veggies & has dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals. To cut down the calories & make these sandwiches healthier, use low fat diet mayo or use half mayo & half greek yogurt, strained yogurt (hung curd) in the filling mixture.

How to make vegan coleslaw sandwich?

These days vegan mayonnaise is easily available in market or online. Use vegan mayo instead of regular mayo. While picking bread, look for vegan (dairy free) bread option & you are good to go.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:(Makes 3-4 sandwiches)

• Bread Slices- 6 to 8
• Cabbage (shredded)- (1 + 1/2) cup
• Carrots (grated)- 1/2 cup
• Bell Pepper or Capsicum (julienned)- 1/4 cup
• Veg / Vegan Mayonnaise – 5 to 6 tbsp
• Lemon Juice / Vinegar- 1 tsp
• Salt- 1/4 tsp ( to taste)
• Crushed Black Pepper- 1/2 tsp
• Dried Oregano- 1/4 tsp (optional)

Notes:

1. Adding little bit of sugar / honey is optional.
2. Other seasoning that can be added- mustard sauce, chilli flakes or sriracha sauce.
3. You can even use half mayo & half greek yogurt (or strained yogurt / hung curd) for the filling.

Directions:

Step 1:
Add mayonnaise, lemon juice (or vinegar) & all the seasoning to a bowl. Mix well. Taste & adjust salt or seasoning to your liking.

Step 2:
Transfer all shredded vegetables to a big mixing bowl. Add prepared mayo dressing to it.

Step 3:
Mix it well with a spoon or spatula. If the mixture seems dry or you want it more creamy, add some more mayonnaise.

Step 4:
Chop off the sides (crust) of bread. It is an optional step (You can use them later to make croutons for soups).

Step 5:
Spread the prepared coleslaw on one of the slices and cover it with another slice. Similarly prepare all the sandwiches. Cut them in half or triangles before serving. Delicious coleslaw sandwiches are ready. Serve them with ketchup, chips or fries.

FAQs:

Can I prepare coleslaw sandwiches in advance?

You can shred veggies in advance & store them in an airtight bag in fridge. If you like crunchy vegetables in sandwich, mix the shredded vegetables & mayo only when you are ready to make sandwiches. The longer you keep the coleslaw, the softer it becomes as vegetables start releasing moisture on coming in contact with salt. The filling stays good in fridge for upto 2 days.

How to store coleslaw sandwiches?

Wrap the prepared sandwiches with a cling wrap (to prevent the bread from drying) and store them in fridge. They stay good for 1-2 days.

Coleslaw Sandwich Variations:

1. You can add more vegetables like onions, boiled sweet corn, broccoli, peas or fresh herbs like chives, coriander or cilantro.
2. Along with mayo, you can also add some cream cheese / grated processed cheese / sour cream to the sandwich filling.

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