SWEET-TART FREEZER COLESLAW

Sweet-Tart Freezer Coleslaw image

Loaded with crunch, this sweet-tart slaw can be made ahead for a family gathering. There's no mayonnaise in the dressing, so it's perfect to take to a picnic. -Donna Sasser Hinds, Milwaukie, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds), shredded
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cabbage and salt; let stand for 1 hour. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, celery seed and mustard seed. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; cool. , Add the carrot, green pepper and vinegar mixture to the cabbage mixture; stir to combine. Transfer to large freezer bags; seal and freeze for up to 2 months. , Remove from the freezer 2 hours before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.