Abuelitas California Coleslaw Recipes

CAMPERS' COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine first five ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely. , In a large bowl, toss vegetables with dressing. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Serve with a slotted spoon.

VINAIGRETTE COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cabbage, red pepper, parsley and onion. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Toss before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CALIFORNIA COLESLAW

Steps:

• Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Combine the dressing ingredients and blend well.
• Pour dressing over salad, add salt and pper to taste, toss and serve.

THE BEST CREAMY COLESLAW

Steps:

• Toss together the cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, honey and celery salt in a medium bowl. Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper before serving.

SERIOUSLY GOOD HOMEMADE COLESLAW

Steps:

• Quarter the cabbage through the core, and then cut out the core. Cut each quarter crosswise in half and finely shred. Place the shredded cabbage in a very large bowl (you will have 6 to 8 cups).
• Add the shredded carrot and parsley to the cabbage and toss to mix.
• In a separate bowl, stir the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, celery seeds, salt, and pepper together. Taste for acidity and seasoning, then adjust as desired. If the dressing tastes too tart and you prefer a sweeter coleslaw, stir in the optional sugar.
• Pour two-thirds of the dressing over the cabbage and carrot then mix well. (Clean hands are the quickest tool).
• If the coleslaw seems dry, add a little more of the dressing. Eat right away or let it sit in the refrigerator for about an hour to let the flavors mingle and the cabbage to soften.

CALIFORNIA COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, place the cabbage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and carrot. Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and vegetable oil in the bowl with the vegetables. Toss the mixture until the vegetables are fully coated with the marinade.

ABUELITA'S CALIFORNIA COLESLAW

Steps:

• 1. Break the uncooked Ramen noodles into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the seasoning packet for the dressing. Toss noodles together with the cabbage, chicken, and salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• 2. In a pint jar, combine dressing ingredients. Shake well. Pour over salad ingredients and stir well. Taste for salt and add if needed. The Ramen seasoning packet is usually quite enough salt for us.
• 3. Refrigerate until serving time. Best prepared about 4 hours ahead as it gives the flavors time to blend. Refrigerate any leftovers.

CALIFORNIA COLESLAW

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well; set aside.
• Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
• Pour dressing mixture over vegetables, tossing gently to coat.
• Cover and chill.
• To serve, stir coleslaw lightly and serve with a slotted spoon.