Garlic Coleslaw - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, to taste (see note below)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar (see note #2 below)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh orange rind (optional)
1 small cabbage, shredded
2 -3 carrots, grated
2 green onions, chopped (scallions)
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
sugar, to taste (optional, added only if you like your slaw sweet, see note #3 below) (optional)

Preparation

In a bowl combine the garlic, mayo, vinegar, lemon and orange juice, and lemon/orange rinds (if using, which you should if you can because it's tasty!). Whisk them together to make the dressing. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, and green onions, and toss well.
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mix, season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and stir it all together well.
Chill for at least an hour before serving (preferably two). Makes about 4 servings.
Note: you can use roasted or baked garlic in this instead of fresh, too. You will just have to use more of it because it is milder, and add it to the dressing to taste. Chopped roasted red pepper is also a good addition.
Note #2: a good substitute for cider vinegar, if you like a lighter taste, is champagne vinegar. If you've not had champagne vinegar before, give it a try - it's wonderful!
Note: #3: as the recipe description notes, this slaw is not sweet if you do not add the optional sugar. However, if prefer your coleslaw a bit sweet, add the sugar to taste.