I'd never have thought of using them.
Actually, Bughut, the number of veggies used to make slaws is legion. Although green cabbage is probably the most common, some of the other brassicas are fairly common as well---red cabbage, savoy cabbage, broccoli and kohl rabi for instance. Indeed, the giant version of kohl rabi was bred specifically for that purpose. Others I can think of off the top of my head include jicama and even butternut squash.
Here's one version of
Broccoli Slaw
1 1/2 cup broccoli florets
1 cup peeled, shredded broccoli stems
1 small tomato, seeded & chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tbls chopped green onion
1/4 tsp salt
1 recipe homemade creamy French dressing, or 3/4 cup commercial
Combine vegetables. Springle with salt, then drizzle with French dressing. Toss until well coated. Cover & chill.
Creamy French Dressing
1/4 cup mayonaise
2 tbls sugar
1 tbls apple cider vinegar
1 tbls catsup
1 tbls salad oil
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
dash garlic powder
dash hot pepper sauce
Whisk all ingredients together until thoroughly mixed.
Actually, Bughut, the number of veggies used to make slaws is legion. Although green cabbage is probably the most common, some of the other brassicas are fairly common as well---red cabbage, savoy cabbage, broccoli and kohl rabi for instance. Indeed, the giant version of kohl rabi was bred specifically for that purpose. Others I can think of off the top of my head include jicama and even butternut squash.
Here's one version of
Broccoli Slaw
1 1/2 cup broccoli florets
1 cup peeled, shredded broccoli stems
1 small tomato, seeded & chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tbls chopped green onion
1/4 tsp salt
1 recipe homemade creamy French dressing, or 3/4 cup commercial
Combine vegetables. Springle with salt, then drizzle with French dressing. Toss until well coated. Cover & chill.
Creamy French Dressing
1/4 cup mayonaise
2 tbls sugar
1 tbls apple cider vinegar
1 tbls catsup
1 tbls salad oil
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
dash garlic powder
dash hot pepper sauce
Whisk all ingredients together until thoroughly mixed.
