Best Rio Grande Cole Slaw Recipes

CAPTAIN TOM'S PINEAPPLE COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Remove outer leaves of cabbage. Cut 1-inch off the bottom of stem side. Quarter cabbage head lengthwise. Cut out core of each quarter.
• Place quarter on cutting board and, with a large chef's knife, thinly slice down lengthwise to make long thin shreds. Cut once across grain. Repeat for entire head and toss into a large bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients and pour over cabbage. Mix from bottom to top.
• Place a plate on top and store in refrigerator. Juice will settle, so toss from bottom to top with wooden spoon several times.
• Optional: Shredded carrots add color. Dark or golden raisins are nice too.

COLE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrot, onion, and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pineapple juice, sugar, and celery seed. Toss the vegetables with the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This slaw is best if served within a day.

CONTRACTOR'S COLE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a smaller bowl, make dressing by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, celery seed, sugar, salt and pepper. Toss dressing into cabbage mixture and let chill. Serve in a family style bowl.

COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Combine the coleslaw mix, sugar, vinegar, salad dressing spread, celery seeds and onions in a large bowl and mix thoroughly, making sure the salad dressing and sugar are spread throughout. Let the coleslaw mix absorb the flavors of the dressing, and then drain before serving.

CILANTRO COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except tortillas, into a bowl and mix well. Add dressing and tortillas and mix lightly being careful not to break up tortillas too small.