New Orleans Cabbage Salad Serves 50 Recipes

COLESLAW FOR 50

Steps:

• Chop or shred cabbage very fine. Place in several large bowls; cover and chill. Cut the green peppers into thin strips. Place in a very bowl; cover and chill. , In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and paprika. Pour over cabbage. Toss to coat Let stand for 15 minutes; drain well. Add green peppers and mayonnaise; lightly toss to coat.

NEW ORLEANS COLESLAW

Steps:

• Trim and shred the cabbage; you can do this either by hand or with a food processor.
• Peel and grate the carrots, and finely slice the celery and scallions.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, maple syrup and vinegar and coat the shredded vegetables with this dressing.
• Season with salt and pepper and toss with the chopped nuts.

NEW ORLEANS CABBAGE SALAD FOR 100

Steps:

• In a very large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, onions and celery.
• Mix well.
• Chill.
• Combine dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended.
• Chill.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over vegetables and toss well.
• Note: For added color, use purple cabbage when it's available.
• Make the dressing the day before to fully develop the flavors.

CREAMY COLESLAW FOR 50

Steps:

• In large bowl toss together cabbage, carrots, green pepper and onions.
• In small bowl combine dressing, vinegar, sugar and salt, toss lightly.
• Refrigerate till served.