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California Coleslaw

Name: California Coleslaw
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients: 1 small head cabbage, shredded; 1 small white onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 small carrot, shredded; ½ cup cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons white sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup vegetable oil

Rating: 4.39 stars

246 Ratings
186 Reviews
13 Photos

A sweet summer slaw filled with fresh vegetables. It tastes better the second day after the vegetables have soaked in the marinade.

By ALEXPE

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 cups

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, place the cabbage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and carrot. Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and vegetable oil in the bowl with the vegetables. Toss the mixture until the vegetables are fully coated with the marinade.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

237 calories; protein 2.1g; carbohydrates 17.4g; fat 18.4g; sodium 223.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (186)

Most helpful positive review

MRSMUTT

07/25/2005

In the PA Dutch version we simply don't use oil in the mix. Everything else is the same, except onions are optional. Thes rest of the dressing are measured to taste, depending on how "spicy" you like it. We generally don't measure. Try making it with just the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. You'll have a whole new taste experience from the other side of the country. Read More

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(225)

Most helpful critical review

LEOGIRL74

07/05/2005

This recipe was good but a little too much oil. I cut the oil back by almost half the next time I made it and was much better. Read More

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(11)

246 Ratings

5 star values: 149
4 star values: 61
3 star values: 24
2 star values: 8
1 star values: 4

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MRSMUTT

07/25/2005

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(225)

chellebelle

06/05/2005

This comes close to a slaw they serve at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Mine came out a little dizzying to look at since all I had on hand was red cabbage and yellow bell peppers! It was really bright (and pretty). It's good. (I have tried using this dressing with packaged cole slaw mix and it doesn't turn out well at all it is limp instead of crisp.) Read More

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(135)

JDS

01/20/2004

marinate it overnight! Read More

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(121)

LAURAHALL

01/20/2004

Like another person suggested I just used a bag of prepared cole slaw - this took the prep time down to less than five minutes and it was delicious! Thanks so much for a very easy and tasty recipe - I'll make this one again and again. Read More

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Carol Hammond

02/19/2007

This is a delightful recipe - in ALL respects. It is so simple to make. It can (and should) be made ahead of time. It makes a beautiful presentation and the flavor is wonderful! I call it California Cabbage Salad, because people have a pre-conceived idea of what cole slaw is. When taking it to a pot luck, served side-by-side with traditional slaw, you'll get so many rave reviews! Thanks, Alex! Read More

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(49)

TESSENER

01/25/2004

This slaw is great. A wonderful change from mayonaise based slaws. Will keep several weeks in fridge. Read More

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(41)

BETHYB_1

01/25/2004

Very very good! The longer it sits the better. It was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Great recipe! Read More

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Steve

01/20/2004

Goes great on a bbq'd pork sandwich! Read More

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BARBARA P

07/15/2003

Served this with Jay's Jamaican Jerk Chicken and mashed sweet potatoes for a large group. It was a huge success! I made it the night before and let it soak in the marinade which is the way to go. Yum! Read More

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LEOGIRL74

07/05/2005

This recipe was good but a little too much oil. I cut the oil back by almost half the next time I made it and was much better. Read More

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(11)

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California Coleslaw

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 237.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 4 %

carbohydrates: 6 %

dietary fiber: 17 %

sugars:

fat: 28 %

saturated fat: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 44 %

niacin equivalents: 8 %

vitamin b6: 17 %

vitamin c: 144 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 9 %

thiamin: 9 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.