Zesty Bell Pepper Slaw

📜 Collection: Unknown Eight | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A vibrant and crisp zesty bell pepper slaw combining crunchy cabbage, colorful bell peppers, and fresh basil tossed in a tangy yogurt-mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for summer barbecues or light weeknight meals.

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Inactive / Chill Time	Yield / Servings
15 mins	None	20 mins	2 servings

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🔪 Key Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Chef’s knife
• Cutting board

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Ingredients

Slaw Ingredients

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
1/4	Cabbage	Medium head, coarsely chopped
1/2	Red Bell Pepper	Small, coarsely chopped
1/2	Yellow Bell Pepper	Small, coarsely chopped
2	Scallions	Coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons	Fresh Basil Leaves	Shredded

Dressing and Seasoning

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
3 tablespoons	Mayonnaise	None
1 tablespoon	Plain Yogurt	None
1 tablespoon	Cider Vinegar	None
A pinch	Cayenne	Or to taste
To taste	Salt	None
To taste	Pepper	None

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep Vegetables and Dressing

1. Coarsely chop the 1/4 medium head cabbage, 1/2 small red bell pepper, 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, and 2 scallions.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and a pinch of cayenne until smooth.

Step 2: Toss and Chill

3. Add the chopped vegetables, 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the dressing and toss well until evenly coated.
4. Cover and chill the slaw for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld until crisp and refreshing.

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💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the dressed slaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before serving for the best texture.

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