Red Cabbage Mojo Slaw

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• The sun is shining, the grill is fired up, and your friends and family are all laughing and having a blast in your backyard—barbecue season is upon us! Is there anything better than being outside in the fresh air with the people who make you the happiest? The only thing that might be better than the bright blue skies and great company is the awesome picnic food! Typical backyard barbecue food usually falls into one of two categories. You’ve got the meaty things that are cooked to charred, sizzling perfection on the grill—the burgers, the brats, the dogs; you know the drill. And then there’s the parade of picnic potluck side dishes—the mayo-based salads, the heavy mac and cheese, the baked beans that are more bacon the beans. All delicious, but what if you wanted to contribute something a little bit lighter, zestier and more summery? Enter this Red Cabbage Mojo Slaw. Instead of the mayo-drenched stuff you’re used to (and always afraid to eat after it’s been in the sun for more than 20 minutes), this slaw is dressed using Mojo sauce. Mojo sauce is made from lots of fresh garlic and typically sour orange juice—since most of us don’t live near sour orange groves, we hack it together with regular orange juice and lime juice. This slaw is bright (in both color and flavor), tangy and has a super-satisfying crunch. Because cabbage does a good job of holding up to dressings without getting soggy, you can make this slaw ahead—it just gets better and better as it melds in the fridge. And it comes together in all of about 15 minutes, so it’s also a great option even if you didn’t get a chance to plan ahead for that potluck that starts in an hour. The hardest part is slicing the cabbage! This slaw does double duty as both a side dish and a condiment. It is great alongside (and on top of) pulled pork sandwiches, and is off-the-charts delicious inside fish or shrimp tacos. Enjoy!