Classic Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
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Classic Creamy Coleslaw

By: Martha Artyomenko 
"Classic Creamy Coleslaw was served with fried chicken for years at an auction near Martha Artyomenko's Beaver Bay, Minnesota home. 'When the lady who made this tasty salad move, I contacted her to get the recipe,' Martha explains.' My friends and I often take this coleslaw to weddings (like the one in the photo above) and other gatherings.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (90)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 large heads cabbage, shredded
  • 3 large carrots, shredded
  • 2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions

  1. In several large bowls, combine the cabbage and carrots. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir into the cabbage mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by amy beth   view full review
I cut the recipe in half and used a 16oz bag of the prepared coleslaw mix. I have never liked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by trfancher   view full review
This is indeed a classic coleslaw. I've been looking for a perfect slaw recipe for years, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by BEAKIEBEAN   view full review
I cut this recipe down quite a bit and used the bag coleslaw mix to cut down on the chopping....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2007 by MILKLISSA79   view full review
My husband thought that this was the best cole slaw he had ever tasted. I added half of a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this to go with pulled pork - it's pretty good. I cut the dressing in half for a bag...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by Lorraine   view full review
This is EXACTLY the coleslaw recipe I was hunting for! Light, tasty, and easy. We've only had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by thestoneman   view full review
The perfect coleslaw recipe for people (like me) who just want a classic coleslaw and not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by deejaycooks   view full review
I substituted bagged colelaw mix for the cabbage and carrots and cut all the other ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by MTTNFERR   view full review
the only thing i changed/added was i used 3/4 C mayo and the same of vadilia onion salad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2011 by JILLG   view full review
This was a great recipe however the celery seed was way to much, it overpowered the other...

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