Best Mamas Classic Coleslaw Recipes

MOM'S CHOPPED COLESLAW

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For Friday dinners, my mother made coleslaw to go with our fish. It's still a family tradition, and the tangy dressing even works on a tossed salad. -Cynthia McDowell, Banning, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 medium head cabbage (about 1-1/4 pounds)
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Dash pepper

Steps:

Cut cabbage into 1-1/2- to 2-in. pieces. Place half of the cabbage in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; repeat with remaining cabbage., Add remaining vegetables to cabbage. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over coleslaw and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED COLESLAW

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My sister-in-law gave me this recipe over 50 years ago and it's still a hit at potluck dinners. I made it for company once, and they came by the next day with a large head of cabbage, hoping to exchange it for the recipe. -Joyce LeMonds, Castle Rock, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt, dill, paprika and pepper. Add to cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 23g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CLASSIC COLESLAW WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Classic Coleslaw with Creamy Dressing image

This tangle of cabbage and carrot is dressed with a balance of tangy mustard, mayonnaise, and creamy sour cream to create the standard slaw.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small green cabbage, (about 1 3/4 pounds), finely shredded
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks or coarsely grated
1 small onion, coarsely grated (optional)

Steps:

Whisk together mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a small bowl. Refrigerate dressing, covered, until ready to use, or up to 2 days.
Put cabbage, carrots, and onion (if desired) in a large bowl. Pour in dressing, and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, until slaw begins to soften, 1 to 2 hours. If not using immediately, refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days. Just before serving, toss coleslaw again.