Best 5 Nine Day Slaw Recipes

Nine day slaw is a delicious and tangy side dish that is perfect for summer potlucks and picnics. Made with cabbage, carrots, onions, and a sweet and tangy dressing, nine day slaw gets its name from the fact that it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to nine days. This makes it a great make-ahead dish for busy weeknights or when you're entertaining a crowd. With its crunchy texture and bright flavors, nine day slaw is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NINE-DAY COLESLAW

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This easy coleslaw is great because it lasts refrigerated so long. The longer you let it marinate, the better it tastes.-Mildred Iglehart, Calhoun, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large head cabbage (about 3 pounds), shredded
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups sugar
DRESSING:
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

In a large bowl, lightly toss cabbage, onion and sugar; refrigerate. In a saucepan, combine dressing ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool for 1 hour. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Coleslaw may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 9 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NINE-DAY COLESLAW

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This recipe if from "The Country Cooking Recipe Collection" and is a collection of their Prize Winning Salads. With my garden brimming with huge heads of cabbage this year, I am on the lookout of different ways of using it.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2 quarts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 lbs cabbage, thinly shredded
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 cups sugar

Steps:

Combine dressing ingredients in saucepan; bring to a boil. Cool.
Combine the cabbage, onion, peppers and sugar. Let stand until sugar dissolves.
Pour cooled dressing over cabbage mixture; chill. Coleslaw keeps well in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.9, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 357, Carbohydrate 127.6, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 117.2, Protein 5.8

NINE-DAY SLAW RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Slaw:
3 pounds cabbage, shredded
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cups sugar
Dressing:
1 cup vinegar (white or cider)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cabbage, onion, bell pepper and 2 cups of sugar. Allow to stand a few minutes until sugar is dissolved. In a small sauce pan, combine vinegar, oil, celery seed, 2 teaspoons sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from stove and allow to cool. Pour over the cabbage mixture, mix well and refrigerate. This slaw will keep well in the refrigerator for nine days, but here's my little secret: It will keep even longer than that in the freezer.

SLAW YOUR WAY

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Toss together a healthy slaw with your favorite ingredients using this easy base recipe!

Provided by lkb

Categories No Mayo Coleslaw

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups matchstick-cut green apples
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon celery seeds
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Toss cabbage, apples, and green onions together in a bowl. Whisk yogurt, vinegar, honey, celery seeds, and salt in another bowl. Add to vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 107.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

14 DAY COLESLAW

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Another different way to have coleslaw. A lighter version than using mayonnaise based dressings. This comes from a friend who got it from her sister who got it from??

Provided by Jen T

Categories Salad Dressings

Time P14DT15m

Yield 1 bowl salad

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 cabbage (small)
2 carrots
1 onion

Steps:

Boil together all the dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
Allow to cool.
Shred cabbage and carrots.
Finely chop onion and add to cabbage and carrots and toss together.
Pour over cooled dressing and toss thoroughly many times.
Place in a bowl with lid and keep in fridge.
This ready mixed salad keeps for up to 14 days in fridge.
NOTE: Cooking time is keeping time.

Tips:

Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cabbage. This will help the slaw to absorb the dressing more evenly.
Do not use pre-shredded cabbage. It is often dried out and does not have as much flavor as freshly shredded cabbage.
Add some sweetness to the slaw. This can be done with sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
Add some acidity to the slaw. This can be done with vinegar, lemon juice, or lime juice.
Season the slaw with salt and pepper. To taste
Let the slaw chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Nine-day slaw is a delicious and versatile side dish. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It can also be served as a sandwich topping or as a salad. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a nine-day slaw recipe that everyone will enjoy.