Best 9 Moms Coleslaw Recipes

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In the culinary world, few dishes evoke as much nostalgia and comfort as mom's coleslaw. A classic side dish that has graced countless family gatherings and picnics, this simple yet flavorful salad is a testament to the enduring power of simple, wholesome ingredients. Whether you prefer your coleslaw creamy or tangy, crunchy or soft, there is a recipe out there to suit every palate. In this article, we will take you on a journey to discover the secrets behind the perfect moms coleslaw, exploring different variations and sharing tips and tricks to ensure that every bite is a delightful experience.

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CLASSIC COLESLAW



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This Classic Coleslaw is a side dish staple in our house. It's the perfect complement to any summer barbecue or grilled meat dish. Crispy cabbage coated in the yummiest, tangy and creamy dressing-the perfect balance of texture and flavor!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
1/2 sweet onion (thinly sliced)
3 carrots (shredded)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Add cabbage, onion, and carrots to a large mixing bowl and toss together.
  • Stir in mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 135 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 237 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g

MOM'S BEST COLESLAW



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My Mom created this recipe when I was a child, and I tweaked it a bit to my liking. It's the only coleslaw I will eat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery seed and salt. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S COLESLAW



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Year-round, our family always goes for this crisp, refreshing salad. With a tangy vinegar and oil dressing., it has wonderful homemade flavor. When Mom made it years ago for our family of seven, it was rare to have leftovers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cabbage, shredded
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 medium onion, quartered

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss cabbage, carrots and celery seed. Place the remaining ingredients in a blender; cover and process until combined. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MY MOM'S COLESLAW



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This is my mom's recipe. We don't usually measure anything, we just KNoW what to do; but a friend of mine requested I put this on my recipe site, so I have done so.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 head cabbage
2 medium carrots
1/2 small sweet onion
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup Miracle Whip (may use fat free or light)

Steps:

  • Grate cabbage, carrots and onion.
  • Mix together in large salad bowl.
  • Put dressing ingredients together and mix till smooth; pour over cabbage and mix well till all is coated.
  • Add Miracle Whip and some sweet pickle juice if more dressing is needed to cover well.
  • Refrigerate till very good and cold.

MOM'S COLESLAW RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by hanley89

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp. vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste
9 1/2 cups shredded cabbage (Or use a family size bag of shredded coleslax mix with carrots)
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup minced sweet onions

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together mayonnnaise, sugar, milk, lemon juice ,vinegar and salt and pepper in a large bowl 2. Toss the cabbage, carrots and onion into the dressing; mix well. 3. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight before serving

MOM'S COLE SLAW DRESSING



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I got this from my mom - she's been making this for us since we were small. I hope someone else enjoys this!

Provided by Gidget265

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 8 1/2 C, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use low fat) or 1/2 cup Miracle Whip (I use low fat)
2 tablespoons vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

MOM'S COLESLAW



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Provided by Irene Clark

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Side     No-Cook     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Mayonnaise     Vinegar     Spring     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups medium-size red cabbage (organic, if possible), coarsely sliced
3 tablespoons white vinegar
Kosher salt
Use one of the following:
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Salt
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons shaved carrot
4 tablespoons organic nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill weed (organic, if possible), roughly chopped
Note: If you use a flavored salt or Old Bay seasoning, eliminate the kosher salt.
If you use wine vinegar, eliminate the white vinegar.
If you use carrot, eliminate the dill.

Steps:

  • Toss cabbage with 3 tablespoons white vinegar and a few generous pinches of kosher salt. Let stand a few minutes to allow the cabbage to begin to change chemically as it absorbs the ingredients. Add one of the special seasonings in the list. Toss again with 4 tablespoons yogurt. When the cabbage is fully coated, toss with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise. Stir in 2 tablespoons dill weed and serve.

MOM'S COLESLAW



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You won't have to fuss with a lot of seasonings to fix this tangy coleslaw from Denise Augostine. 'This speedy salad is an old family favorite,' remarks the Saxonburg, Pennsylvania cook. 'We've shared the recipe with many friends over the years.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small head cabbage, shredded
3 medium (blank)s medium carrots, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 150.7 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

MOM'S COLESLAW



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You won't have to fuss with a lot of seasonings to fix this tangy coleslaw from Denise Augostine. 'This speedy salad is an old family favorite,' remarks the Saxonburg, Pennsylvania cook. 'We've shared the recipe with many friends over the years.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small head cabbage, shredded
3 medium (blank)s medium carrots, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 150.7 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage and other vegetables. This will help the coleslaw to have a delicate texture.
  • Shred the cabbage and other vegetables just before serving. This will prevent them from wilting and becoming soggy.
  • For a creamy coleslaw, use mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as the base of the dressing. For a lighter coleslaw, use a vinegar-based dressing.
  • Add some sweetness to the coleslaw with sugar, honey, or maple syrup. You can also add some tanginess with lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Season the coleslaw with salt and pepper to taste.
  • For a colorful coleslaw, add some grated carrots, chopped red cabbage, or thinly sliced radishes.
  • For a crunchy coleslaw, add some chopped nuts, seeds, or crumbled bacon.
  • Serve the coleslaw immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Coleslaw is a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a refreshing and healthy addition to any meal, and it is also easy to make. With the tips provided in this article, you can create a delicious coleslaw that your family and friends will love.

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