Spicy Peach Coleslaw

Prep time: 25 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Chef John's peach coleslaw is a fun side dish for summer, with sweet peaches taking center stage with coleslaw and a slightly spicy dressing.

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Asian chile pepper sauce (such as sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt to taste
1/2 (2 pound) cabbage - quartered and thinly sliced
2 fresh peaches, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives

Directions

1 Make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, rice vinegar, Asian chile sauce, vegetable oil, lemon juice, Dijon, and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Season with cayenne pepper and salt.
2 Make the coleslaw: Place cabbage into a large bowl. Add peaches and 3 teaspoons chives and lightly toss until combined. Pour dressing over top and stir until coated.
3 Cover coleslaw with plastic wrap and chill until flavors have developed and cabbage is slightly softened, about 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning, mix again, and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon chives before serving.