Aunt Margies Cole Slaw Recipes

CREAMY COLESLAW

Steps:

• Mix cabbage and carrots in large bowl.
• In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
• Pour over cabbage.
• Mix well.
• Chill.

THE BEST VINEGAR COLESLAW

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, salt, sugar, celery salt, pepper and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Reserve 1/4 cup of the dressing for serving. Toss the green cabbage, red cabbage and carrots in the remaining dressing until the vegetables are completely coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3.
• Strain the coleslaw through a colander and discard the liquid. Transfer the coleslaw to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the reserved dressing and the oil. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Toss to coat.

DELI-STYLE COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Toss cabbage, onion, carrot (if using) and salt in a colander set over a bowl; let stand until wilted, about an hour.
• Rinse cabbage mixture with cold water and dry thoroughly.
• Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, pepper, pickles, mustard and caraway seeds.
• Stir in cabbage and refrigerate until serving, at least 2 hours.
• Can be stored for 2 days.

MOM'S COLE SLAW DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the dressing - and let it sit a while. (couple hours or overnight is best, but I've used it after an hour or so -- ).
• Keep separate from the cabbage and mix as you need it.
• Mixes with 4C shredded Cabbage.

CLASSIC COLESLAW WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a small bowl. Refrigerate dressing, covered, until ready to use, or up to 2 days.
• Put cabbage, carrots, and onion (if desired) in a large bowl. Pour in dressing, and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, until slaw begins to soften, 1 to 2 hours. If not using immediately, refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days. Just before serving, toss coleslaw again.

EASY CREAMY COLE SLAW FOR 2

Steps:

• If using a bag slaw mix, place the shredded mix in a medium bowl and set aside. If using fresh vegetables, shred or chop and combine in a medium bowl -- set aside.
• In a 2-cup measuring pitcher or small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk until completely blended.
• Pour dressing over the slaw and fold to coat slaw mixture completely with the dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and chill a few hours if possible to allow flavors to blend. May be served immediately and will keep well for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
• Preparation Time is about 10 minutes if using the store bought slaw mix.

AMISH COLE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, onion, and 3/4 cup sugar.
• In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, salt, celery seed, 1 teaspoon white sugar, mustard and oil.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cook for 3 minutes.
• Cool completely, then pour over cabbage mixture.
• Toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 8-24 hours for best flavor.
• Toss again prior to serving.

TRADITIONAL COLESLAW

Steps:

• Shred cabbage with a sharp knife. Grate carrots; combine with cabbage in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Add dressing to cabbage mixture, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

TANGY CITRUS COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Put the chili in a small saucepan with the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce to 1/4 cup. Remove and discard the chili.
• Mix remaining dressing ingredients and set aside until cool.
• Toss cabbage and carrots in the dressing.