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Coleslaw

HB-12839 · Hand-built original · American

Finely chopped cabbage, carrot, and onion tossed in a sweet and tangy creamy dressing, rested for at least an hour so the flavours develop.

AmericanSide Dish15 minServes 10321 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

Servings:10quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 13 cups chopped cabbage (about 1 large or 2 medium heads of cabbage)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot (about 1 medium-sized carrot)
  • 2 cups creamy sandwich dressing
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Method

  1. Process the chopped cabbage, onion, and carrot in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer the vegetables to a large bowl.
  2. Combine the creamy sandwich dressing, vinegar, vegetable oil, and sugar in a separate bowl and mix well until the dressing tastes sweet with just a hint of vinegar.
  3. Add the dressing to the chopped vegetables and mix everything together well.
  4. Let the coleslaw stand for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavours to develop.

Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

321 kcalCalories
4.3 gProtein
38.4 gCarbs
18.4 gFat
2.6 gSaturates
0.5 gFibre
5.8 gSugars
505 mgSodium
2 mgCholesterol
926 mgPotassium
110 mgCalcium
0.2 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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