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Perfect Traditional Coleslaw

A classic coleslaw recipe featuring crisp cabbage, carrots, and a creamy dressing, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, and shredded carrots.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, let the coleslaw sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

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