Rainbow Slaw

A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition

This bright and vibrant slaw is an explosion of color and Asian flavors that students love.

Rainbow Slaw in serving pan.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Vinegar, rice
  • 1/2 cup Oil, sesame
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce, reduced sodium
  • 1/2 cup Sugar, granulated
  • 1/2 cup Scallions, fresh, cut on bias
  • 1 lbs + 8 oz Cabbage, napa or green, raw, shredded
  • 1 lbs + 8 oz Carrots, raw, peeled and grated
  • 1 lbs + 12 oz Cabbage, red, raw, shredded
  • 1 lbs Pepper, bell, red, raw, cut into thin strips

Steps:

DAY PRIOR TO SERVICE

  1. In a large bowl combine the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Prepare this the day before service and cold hold, labeled, and dated.

    Hold at 41°F or below.

DAY OF SERVICE

  1. Using a large mixing bowl combine the scallions, green cabbage, carrots, red cabbage, and bell pepper. Pour the dressing over vegetables and gently stir to coat the slaw.
  2. No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.

  3. Allow the slaw to marinate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  4. Hold at 41°F or below.

  5. Place in 4-inch skinny pans for service.
  6. The slaw holds well and does not need to be prepared in batches for service.

Recipe Details

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Meal Components:

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Vegetable Other

Crediting Information

  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Other

HACCP Category:

Process #1 (No Cook)

Portions:

50

Portion Size:

1/2 cup

Nutrition Information:

Nutrient Amount Unit
Calories: 47 cal
Saturated Fat: <1 g
Total Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 34 mg

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