Coleslaw Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥗 Servings: 12
Description:
Make and share this Coleslaw recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This tangy and crunchy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or any gathering. It’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, grated
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dressing: In a saucepan, heat oil, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and celery seed over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and combine the ingredients thoroughly.
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Combine with Vegetables: Place the shredded cabbage, sliced onion, sliced green pepper, and grated carrot in a large mixing bowl.
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Pour Dressing Over Vegetables: Once the dressing mixture is hot and well combined, carefully pour it over the vegetables in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula or large spoon to ensure all the vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing.
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Mix Well: Gently toss the vegetables and dressing together until everything is well coated and evenly distributed.
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Chill: Cover the coleslaw with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate it for at least 24 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and intensify.
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Serve: After chilling, give the coleslaw a final toss to redistribute the dressing, then serve it as a delicious side dish alongside your favorite meals.
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Storage: This coleslaw keeps well in the refrigerator for several days, making it a convenient make-ahead option for parties, picnics, or meal prep.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 155.5
- Fat Content: 9.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 222.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 15.9g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the dressing by tweaking the amounts of sugar and vinegar to suit your taste preferences.
- For added color and flavor, you can toss in some shredded purple cabbage or thinly sliced red bell pepper along with the other vegetables.
- This coleslaw pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a topping for tacos and burgers. Experiment with different serving options to find your favorite way to enjoy it!
