GRANDMA'S BEST COLESLAW

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This simple coleslaw recipe was Grandma's standby. You couldn't have a picnic without it. It was almost always in her refrigerator ready to eat. She would vary the ingredients a bit depending on what she had on hand. For example, omitting the green pepper, using all red or all green cabbage. But the basic recipe was always the...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c shredded carrot
5-6 c shredded cabbage (red, green, or both)
DRESSING:
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1 c sugar
1/2 c oil
1/2 c water
1/4-1/2 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp salt
dash of freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Stir vegetables together and place in a serving bowl. Mix dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well to blend. Pour dressing over salad. Mix. Cover bowl and refrigerate for several hours before serving. Best made the night before using. Keeps well for several days in the refrigerator.
  • 2. You can omit the celery seed if you prefer.

MD Khar
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Overall, this is a good coleslaw recipe. It's easy to make and it tastes great. However, I would recommend making a few adjustments to the recipe to suit your own taste.


Wajidali Wajid
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This recipe is missing some important ingredients. It doesn't call for any celery or onion.


Krishnamoorthy Prashanth
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my coleslaw turned out really watery. Maybe I didn't drain the cabbage properly.


Jubaet Hoshen
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I followed the recipe exactly and my coleslaw turned out really bland. I think I'll add some more vinegar and sugar next time.


maho clem
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This coleslaw is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still pretty good.


Abdul Rafy
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I'm not a huge fan of coleslaw, but this recipe is really good. The dressing is light and tangy, and the cabbage and carrots are nice and crisp.


Eric Hills
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This is my go-to coleslaw recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Abubakar Ali
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This coleslaw is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use any kind of cabbage or carrots that I have on hand.


Abrielle Robertson
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I made this coleslaw for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the cabbage and carrots are nice and crunchy.


Kelvin Osemudiame
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This coleslaw is the best I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the cabbage and carrots are perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


KiNGMAN BlAZZE
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This coleslaw recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the sweet and tangy dressing with the crunchy cabbage and carrots. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.