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Buttermilk Coleslaw

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"Creamy buttermilk coleslaw that is easy and quick." — TCSTEFFEY

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons white sugar

1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (16 ounce) packages shredded coleslaw mix

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Directions

In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sugar, celery seed and black pepper. Fold in the coleslaw mix, and refrigerate until serving. This tastes best if it is refrigerated for a few hours before serving.

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PREP 10 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 23, 2005

This is my husbands favorite coleslaw. When I submited I forgot I usually add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon hot sauce for extra zing!!

—TCSTEFFEY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 05, 2007

After tasting I felt there was something missing and then I realized that it was the vinegar. In addition to adding the tang of the vinegar I also felt it required more seasonings. Good start tho and thanks!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Jan 28, 2011

Very good coleslaw - a perfect accompaniment to bbq dishes or fried chicken! I cut the recipe in half as this makes a lot. I changed the dressing up a bit though. I thought 1 cup of mayo was a bit much, so I used a mix of 1/4 cup of Hellman's lite mayo, 1/4 cup of lite Miracle whip, and 1/4 cup of reduced fat sour cream along with the buttermilk. I like a sweeter coleslaw of I upped the sugar to 1/4 cup. I also added 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt, 1/2 tsp. ground mustard, 1/4 tsp. celery salt vs. using celery seed plus the additional black pepper. I let this set in the fridge for a few hours and it was delicious!

—Jillian

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Mar 17, 2008

Something to consider - to make buttermilk, you add a little bit of vinegar to regular milk. So you could use milk and vinegar in place of the buttermilk. Voila!

—LuvBaja

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May 05, 2007

This is the best coleslaw recipe I have ever had, includes any I have been served at restaurants. I would not change a thing in this recipe. Thank you.

—Char

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Oct 05, 2005

Something about this was just not right, the buttermilk flavour was too prevalent we ended up throwing most of it away, sorry it just wasn't for us.

—ANGELAKOMLJENOVIC

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Nov 23, 2005

Nice, basic, and easy recipe. A mandolin or food processor works great as freshly shredded vegies are always better than bagged if you have the time. I added a few tablespoons of non fat sour cream that I had leftover in the fridge. If your buttermilk flavor is too strong, reduce the amount or try a different brand- some are less tangy than others.

—bill hill

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Oct 15, 2006

I added dried cranberries and used "Saco Cultured Buttermilk Blend for cooking and baking" to my milk. The dressing was very creamy and slightly sweet. My guest suggested adding an apple (like Fuji) and pecans that I will try next time. Very yummy recipe.

—CANELSON

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Nutrition

Calories
343 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
14.7 g
5%

Cholesterol
21 mg
7%

Fat
31.3 g
48%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
2 g
4%

Sodium
247 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Buttermilk Coleslaw

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 343
Calories from Fat: 282

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.3g 48 %
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24 %
Cholesterol 21mg 7 %
Sodium 247mg 10 %
Potassium 174mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.7g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 2g 4 %
** Sugars 4.5g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 41 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 4 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 20 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 13 %

* 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.