Linda McCartney's Coleslaw

Name: Linda McCartney's Coleslaw
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: ¾ of a small head of cabbage, sliced as thinly as possible; 5 ounces olive oil (extra virgin preferred); 4 ounces red wine vinegar; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

By Bryan Miller

Updated September 18, 2026

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(116)
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This recipe came to Bryan Miller from Linda McCartney and was adapted from "Linda McCartney's Home Cooking" (Arcade Publishing, 1989).

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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings

¾ of a small head of cabbage, sliced as thinly as possible
5 ounces olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
4 ounces red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Place the sliced cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Combine the remaining ingredients, and blend thoroughly. Season to taste. Pour over cabbage, and toss well.

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