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.'
Used a bag prepared cabbage and carrots with the dressing part of the recipe cut in half (ie 1/2 cup mayo). It came out just right mix of dressing to cabbage.
Read MoreI would use regular vinegar because the cider flavor is way too over powering. I would also add celery salt and an ample amount of pepper.
Read MoreUsed a bag prepared cabbage and carrots with the dressing part of the recipe cut in half (ie 1/2 cup mayo). It came out just right mix of dressing to cabbage.
My husband has been making slaw for years and never measures. This recipe rivals his--it is the perfect balance of tangy & sweet. I used a 16 oz bag of pre-shredded slaw with carrots, and I halved the recipe, because we don't like our slaw dripping with sauce. Great recipe, straight into my keeper file!
This is an awesome an super quick recipe. I am very picky about my slaw and prefer the slaw from Long John Silver's Restuarant. This slaw taste just like their slaw, sweet and tangy. I used pre-shredded cabbage and carrots, light mayo and splenda sugar. I also added a bit a black pepper because I like pepper in my slaw. It was perfect after just putting it together and I am sure it will be even better tomorrow. THANKS!!!
Finally- a homemade coleslaw that my husband raved about!!! I followed the directions to the letter and we haven't had better in any restaurant.
This is incredibly simple and flavorfull. I am making it again for Easter and it is best if made the night before which is always convenient
Simply yummy, perfect measurements (though I totally cheated by using about 1/4 bag of cole slaw mix to the dressing so I didn't have to do all that chopping). I put this in a sandwich with sliced marinated grilled chicken on sourdough bread, my husband literally couldn't stop eating and loved the coleslaw all on its own as well. Definitely adding to the rotation, thanks so much for sharing!
This is a great homestyle coleslaw. Very creamy, mild flavor. This had a smooth mellow sweet taste. I only let it sit about thirty minutes before we ate it. I'll bet it'll be even better tomorrow. DH and I both liked this one. Great for picky eaters as there is no onion or green pepper. All I added was about 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. This was really fast and easy, a great recipe! Thanks Denise, this is a keeper.
Sweet, tangy and super easy. It's just the right mix of ingredients so that it's not too vinegary or creamy. I added about a tsp of celery salt for a little kick and it turned out nicely. This will definitely be a staple in our house.
An excellent creamy coleslaw recipe with zip. I used store-brand "miracle-whip" style dressing instead of mayo and it was excellent. Not the vinegary type of coleslaw. Also, I used the pre-shredded coleslaw mixture from the store rather than grating my own vegetables.
Simple and delicious! I used a pre-packaged bag of coleslaw mix and like others cut the amount of dressing half. I used Hellman's light mayo and added a little celery salt to the mix. I let it set for a couple of hours to le t the flavors blend together. Perfect served with pork bbq - YUM!
I followed some other reviews and halved recipe for a bag of shredded cabbage/carrots. Ended up having to make a bit more dressing. All told I probably used 3/4 the amount of dressing. Also, added 1/2 tsp each celery seed, salt and fresh cracked pepper to dressing but it tasted delicious without.
I would use regular vinegar because the cider flavor is way too over powering. I would also add celery salt and an ample amount of pepper.
I've tried several coleslaw recipes over the years and they all required tons of ingredients. I should have know that the simpler, the better! I will not go looking for a coleslaw again!
A nice basic recipe. I jazzed mine up with the addition of chopped apples and real bacon bits (I got the idea from The Old Spagetti Factory restaurant). Really nice and simple to make and flavorful and tangy to eat. Thanks=:)
simple. That's how coleslaw should be. The ONLY change I make is adding a little sprinkle of celery salt. this recipe is a keeper. My fav way of eating it is on top of a BBQ beef or pulled pork sandwich!
This was awesome! We all loved it at my dinner party with girlfriends as we bashed the men in our lives - thank you for your great recipe!!
I needed something simple and quick for a family dinner and this was perfect because not only was it very tasty, but it's made from pantry items you likely always have on hand. My only adjustment was that i added a tablespoon or so of dijon mustard to cut back on the sweetness and add a little zing. Also, I halved he recipe and just used bagged slaw mix, as I was in a time crunch.
This is sooo good! Tastes just like the coleslaw in my favorite lunch place! Just what I would expect coleslaw to taste like, being a New Englander.
Perfect recipe, just what I was looking for! Nice and simple to go with the pork we have been smoking for the past 13 hours. We ate much pork and much coleslaw just now. Time for a nap, LOL.
Neither my teen daughter nor I are fans of coleslaw, but my husband and father are. I made this recipie to go with Southern Yank Pulled Pork sandwiches I was serving them for dinner last night (recipe on this site). It was FANTASTIC + super easy! We all had seconds! I even added it as a topping for the pork sandwich. Oh my goodness! Sooooo good!
I had no idea slaw dressing was so easy to make!! Never again will I get store bought. This was great! The second time I made I use red wine vinegar, I liked it much better. Thanks for the recipe!
I enjoyed it! I think I got proportion of carrot to cabbage wrong, it's quite orange :) but still tasty. UPDATE: I think I got a handle on the right ratio. It's about 1:3, or 1:4 carrot to cabbage. So if you have 1 cup grated carrot, you'd need 3 or 4 cups grated cabbage. That turned out perfect for me.
AWESOME! i never thought i could make coleslaw like this now im a pro. ive made this twice already and its great to have in the fridge for summer. i didnt have cider so i used plain white vinegar and it came out great.
Just like my mom's. I did add salt and pepper and some celery seed (personal preference).
I really likes this recipe. Usually I just go and buy coleslaw already made but this is much better. Thanks for a great recipe.
Light and refreshing! I used just a little less sugar than the recipe called for and added celery salt and black pepper. My husband said it had a slight mayo taste so next time I might cut the mayo a little bit more. I thought it was perfectly delicous, a great addition to any summer BBQ.
I give 4 and my version is to add pineapple tidbits add 1/2 cuo more of mayonaise and 1 red onion no cider vinegar its good...
Next time I will probably use a bag of coleslaw to save time on shredding. I also added an apple, cracked black pepper and about a half teaspoon of caraway seeds.
I was looking for an easy & quick prep recipe since I had some left over cabbage set aside. I guess I didn't pay close enough attention to the part about this family favorite being from a Pennsylvania cook! This slaw tastes nothing like most southern coleslaw recipes that I'm more familiar with, but I was actually quite pleased with the flavor! My husband said it tastes like the KFC recipe and that's the only commercial slaw I prefer! I loved the sweet/tangy flavor and gave it a 4 because I think its worth making a few times to figure out if yours is too soupy or watery the way others describe...I'm so used to the mayo-filled southern style salad, that the soupiness caught me a little by surprise. I will make again though!
Nice recipe - thank you. I spiced it up a bit tho, by adding 1 can of crushed pineapple (drained) and 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro! Everyone begged for the recipe.
I never made coleslaw before. Not sure why, just not something my family ever made at home. Well, now I'm the coleslaw queen. Husband was thrilled with it. We'll be eating this all summer.
We love this slaw and have been using this for a few years, people always love it. I agree that you want to add the sauce slowly to see how much you'd like since, depending on the amount of cabbage, it may be soupy.
DEEELICIOUS!! Used organic cane sugar and apple cider vinegar! Yummy traditional coleslaw.
I made an asian variation substituting the cider vinegar for rice wine vinegar and added a little a water. Served with salt and fresh cracked pepper it was delicious. I'm glad I read the reviews and halved the original recipe for the 16 oz bag of prepared slaw.
Ok, I'm not a fan of coleslaw at all and always try it because I have always wanted to like it! I have only had one I've ever liked and this is just like it. I don't like really creamy coleslaw and I always feel like they have a weird flavor, but this one is sooo good. I used red cabbage since that is all I had, and it's the perfect blend of tangy and sweet with the cabbage
I have been making this for years! I am always asked to bring it! But I only use 1/4 c. sugar.
This was fabulous! I made this for a fish fry we were having and everyone loved it. I even had to send leftovers home with people. The only thing I did different was double the recipe and add about a teaspoon of celery seed. Thank for a great recipe!
Great Recipe!! followed the exact ingredients, but added a little Franks Red Hot sauce (just enough for a little of that flavor). Came our perfect!! The kids LOVE it!! TY!
My daughter kept asking for coleslaw "like Grandma made" My Mom was no longer here. This recipe was what she was asking for. I use bag slaw futhur chop it in a food processor. I use splenda instead of sugar, It is a big hit! so sorry about the one star (that was accidental) I would have given it 10 stars hI had the option!
This is a great recipe. So easy and taste like there are more ingredients. I don't like my cabbage dripping so I halved the dressing and it came out perfect.
I used this recipe for the first time making homemade coleslaw and I will never buy coleslaw dressing again! This was so easy and made just the right amount! (I used family size bags of coleslaw and 1/2 this recipe! Turned out fantastic!)
This is a good basic coleslaw, just the way my Mom use to make. I have made this several times since finding it.
Thank you! My husband loves cole slaw but is soooo picky about the type. This is not too mayonnaisy or soupy, just the right amount of sweet and vinegar. I bet I have made 10 different recipes for him and this was the first with thumbs up (and the easiest!!) Thanks.
Absolutely love this recipe. It is so easy and so delicious - I did use red wine vinegar, because I was out of cider vinegar, but it didn't really make a difference, other than the pink tint! We have already had this twice and will continue to use it.
enjoyed very much, but used only 1/2 cup mayo, added chopped shallot and followed previous members suggestion and decreased sugar to 1 tbsp.
Awesome recipe!! Easy and delicious, I also used bagged slaw mix and it was still delicious. make it you'll love it!
Easy to make and awesome taste. I made it according to the recipe and it was great. Wouldn't change a thing!
Simple. Readily available ingredients. Delicious. Perfect. What more can you ask for? Prepare as directed and enjoy!
I made this with precisely the proportions described. At first I set out to halve the dressing after reading some of the reviews but I had to up the amount back to the original or the Slaw would have been too dry. The only mod I applied was to add 1 shredded apple. The results were consumed quietly with the occasional murmurs of yum yum.
This is the same recipe that my mom has made for years. It is tasty and delicious. It does taste better the next day. It gives the ingredients time to come together. I usually make it the day before.
This was really good. I used about 2/3 of vinegar called for and added 1/4 C plain yogurt, dash salt and dash black pepper. I think it was a tad too sweet as is (thats why 4 stars), so next time I will start with much less sugar and add to taste. I did add a handful of raisins (yum!). The dressing isnt too runny and even omiting the carrots wasnt a problem (didnt have any). A keeper!
A good basic recipe. I use this for sloppy joes and barbecue sandwiches. However, being from the south, I often make it a bit sweeter with 1/3 cup sugar. Thanks.
I've been looking for a deli-style coleslaw like the kind you can find back east. I made this today, and I don't think it was as tangy as other reviewers said it was. It gets better the longer it sits in the fridge. I also had a half tablespoon of celery seed. But I may continue with my search.
Follow the recipe exactly & add a big pinch of kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Perfect every time.
My step-mother used to make this cole slaw and it was delicious. I lost the recipe so was delighted to see your mom's recipe. Simple and delicious.
This slaw is awesome! I put the cabbage and carrots through my food precessor and whipped up the dressing and had it in the fridge in less than ten minutes! I did add 1/4 tsp of black pepper. This would be great on chili dogs.
Very good! I did make a couple of changes. I used reduced fat mayo with olive oil, and a little less sugar. I took the advice of another reviewer and just put the right amount of dressing on, since we do not like it "drippping." I would make it again.
I am not the biggest fan of coleslaw but made this to put on pulled pork sandwiches. I have to say it's the best coleslaw I've ever tried. I didn't have any sugar so I used Splenda and it came out fine. Nice and creamy. I used one bag of shredded coleslaw (without the mix) and doubled the sauce.
This really is better on the second day. We all had a little the first day but the very next day we scrapped the Tupperware clean!
I have never made coleslaw before this. I am glad I chose this recipe!!! I had some left over cabbage from making piggies and didn't want to waste it. I thought I would whip up some slaw for the hubby! He said that it is the best he has ever had!!!! Great recipe and so easy to make!
This is a super easy recipe that still tastes great! I used a bag of coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots), which I chopped a little more in the food processor. I added a little pepper and celery seed to the dressing, but followed the directions otherwise. It was a delicious, no-fuss side dish for my son's birthday cookout. Thanks!
Quick, easy and ohhh so tasty! Make it even quicker by using your food processer. Ready in 5 minutes.
Great recipe! I used a bag of shredded cabbage and carrots and cut the dressing in half, also, I did not have the called for cider vinegar on hand so I used white wine vinegar instead...very delicious!
Thanks for the quick and easy coleslaw dressing. I added paprika and dry mustard. I also tried using stevia instead of the sugar - worked just fine but we all found there was an aftertaste from the sweetener. Next time, I'll just use the sugar.
I'll admit i am fussy when it comes to coleslaw. I dont like it soupy and i dont like it too dry (meaning not enough sauce) Some can be too tangy and some can be too bland. This was the PERFECT blend of flavors in my opinion, it did get a little soupy over time hanging out in the fridge, but it was ok. I did use pre packaged slaw mix for ease, but the the only thing I did different with the recipe was add about a teaspoon of dill, I love the flavor or dill in coleslaw. Made this about 6 times already and couldn't be more please that I found this recipe. Thanks
This was a good coleslaw. I used a bagged coleslaw mix. Used 1/2 a bag of coleslaw mix and 1/2 of the drsg and added some raisins and a sprinkle of black pepper. Next time I will add a little less vinegar.
I make a similar reciepe..try adding celery seed to your cole slaw adds a nice light crunch to it!
This is the perfect cole slaw recipe. I am making pulled bbq pork for sandwiches and this slaw has the perfect combination of sweet and vinegar flavors...made it as is.
I have never liked coleslaw (in fact I used to tell people that I was allergic to it...), but I like cabbage so I keep trying to find a good coleslaw. This is the one! I didn't measure anything because I was just making enough for me (no one else in the house likes cabbage). I used apple cider vinegar and honey instead of sugar. I can't wait to see how my in-laws like it - they only eat KFC's coleslaw, but I think this is better!
Great coleslaw! I have been trying to perfect my recipe and for some reason the proportions were always off..too sweet, too sour..too many extra unneeded veggies. This is really the best coleslaw recipe because it's so simple and easy! I shredded my own cabbage since the pre-shredded bag in the grocery store was so overpriced I couldn't bring myself to buy it. I also used organic carrots which are way sweeter than the conventional kind. Try them! You'll want to eat carrots every day! Also, be sure to use Bragg's raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. It has a wonderful cloudy appearance and the flavor is amazing. It takes salad dressings to a whole new level. Not like the other brands which are so processed, sharp and acidic. Also added some fresh ground pepper for a little bite. Wonderful recipe, thanks for sharing!
We make this all the time but sub Splenda for the sugar as we don't use sugar. You cannot tell the difference. Make sure to refridgerate for an hour and it's actually better the next day!
Consistent slaw that can easily be tweaked to your liking. The better quality your apple cider vinegar, the better the slaw will taste. I typically use much less sugar than it calls for, but that's because my family likes a tangier slaw. It tastes wonderful made with the amount of sugar the recipe calls for as well.
I made this for my husband who LOVED coleslaw and this was just perfect. Everything you could want in coleslaw, quick and easy too.
I made this recipe twice and got MANY compliments on it!! It is so simple to make but tastes yummy. My husband is a chef and he loved it!!
I've tried so many "fussy" coleslaw recipes to try and get fancy. I keep coming back to this as I just can't beat it. Thank you for a great recipe. Update - I made this last night with pulled pork and added a touch of chili powder for some kick. It was really good!
So much better than the containter variety of cole slaw, and so easy to make! I used one package of bagged slaw mix in leau of the cabbage/carrots, but kept everything else the same - just added a little fresh ground pepper.
My sister-in-law went crazy over this coleslaw when I made it once and has tried to duplicate it many times. She follows the same recipe, but insists that mine is always better. I finally figured out that the reason her slaw isn't as flavorful is because she uses the prepackaged cabbage/carrot mix from the store, whereas I actually take the time to shred it all fresh. By the time I'm done making mine, the "sauce" is actually tinted orange from the juice of my finely shredded carrots. Hers is always pure white. I also believe that freshly cut cabbage is far more moist and flavorful than the packaged stuff. I admit that I had to read an online tutorial about how to properly shred cabbage (Google search: "Five Reasons to Shred Cabbage with a Knife, and How To Do It" to find the article I read) but it turned out to be quite easy and I've done it many times since. I've HAD to since everyone in the family keeps demanding I make it! I also like things extra tangy so I usually up the ACV to 1/3 cup, though I'm not positive it makes a noticeable difference.
Yum! This is a great, traditional coleslaw recipe and super easy. I put in slightly less sugar than the recipe called for and still felt like it was sweet so I will modify further next time. Otherwise, very good!
Yep, Yep! Just like Grandma's! My only suggestion would be to trade the cider vinegar for white vinegar. That's the only way I've ever made it (with the white) and I wouldn't change it for nothin'!
GREAT SIMPLE RECIPE! I added a couple shakes of poppy seeds to add to the taste.
This is a great, quick recipe. I added some red cabbage for color, and then added the mayo/sugar/vinegar to taste/consistency. And, left it in the fridge overnight. But, this is all the recipe for cole slaw that anyone needs!
Really good slaw recipe. I used a big head of cabbage and did not have the problem of being soupy (maybe those bags of shredded cabbage don't have a full head in them)Used 1/3 cup splenda in place of sugar... perfect. My first choice in slaw is "Angies Dads Best Coleslaw" on this site but this comes in a close second and is a nice change from the other one. Very easy to make.
To start with I left out all but a tablespoon of sugar. I like the tang of the vinegar and I really dislike overly sweet coleslaw. This was perfect for our tastes! Thank you.
Good slaw....I did use a bag of slaw mix instead of cutting up cabbage...etc. I used Ideal sugar substitute instead of real sugar. I also added some celery seed cause we like the flavor. Nice along side of some yummy pulled pork. Thanks!
Great, I usually mix 1/4 less of the wet ingredients than the recipe calls for, add a tiny bit of finely sliced onion, about 1/2 tsp lemon juice and a sprinkling of celery seeds. It is always better if it has been refrigerated a few hours before eating. It is best on the second day.
This was just what I needed! I bought the shredded veggies but forgot until last minute to make the dressing. I was able to put this together in just a couple of minutes and it tasted great!
Mmmmm! Reminds me of Mom's! Following recommendations from others, I cut the recipe in half (I don't like my slaw soupy). I used 3/4 of a 16 oz bag of pre-shredded cole slaw, used light mayo, and added 1/4 t celery salt. Perfect!
Awesome and soooo easy! I made a double batch in a hurry so I used my food processor, added a green pepper , a couple stalks celery, an onion and a broccoli top. Also added a bit of black pepper and celery salt. Result was to die for!!
