Make Ahead Coleslaw Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. bring to a boil; boil for 1-2 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 week.

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.

MAKE AHEAD, OVERNIGHT COLESLAW RECIPE

Steps:

• Thinly chop or slice the cabbage, carrots, and pepper.
• Add salt and sugar and mix well.
• Combine hot water, oil, and vinegar and pour over the vegetables.
• Mix together and let sit for a bit at room temperature.
• Fill the coleslaw into jars or airtight containers
• Refrigerate overnight. Taste best after 24 hours.

COLE SLAW THAT KEEPS

Steps:

• Shred or chop cabbage, onions, and peppers. Sprinkle sugar on top. Combine dressing ingredients and bring to boil. Toss dressing with cabbage mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Slaw will keep for weeks without losing its freshness.