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Picnic Slaw

By: Jesse & Anne Foust 
"Everyone loves this festive, colorful coleslaw. It not only looks good, it tastes great, too. Crisp vegetables covered with a light creamy dressing make a refreshing side dish you'll be proud to serve. -Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1 medium green pepper, julienned
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • Dash pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine dressing ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2009 by Deb   view full review
The dressing on this is good but I would add more cabbage/veggies. I used sour cream instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2007 by Jan Kelly   view full review
This also gets better as it "ages." I used a vidalia onion one time I made it and a red onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2008 by JENLAUREN   view full review
Great recipe! Just made it for a family gathering to go along w/ shredded bbq. Everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2010 by MrsTwiss's_Dishes   view full review
Very good! I always substitute plain yogurt for mayo and it turned out great!! I did a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by Ilikefrenchies   view full review
This was SO good! My mother, who hates cole slaw, even loved it. Yummy! Thanks for the recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by QST9497   view full review
My family really loved this recipe! The peppers were a nice addition. I think this will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2007 by Auntie M   view full review
This is simply the best slaw recipe I've found. It's the perfect blend between sweet and tangy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by Abigail West Cureton   view full review
This coleslaw is so good! At a picnic, my husband ate a second serving - and he doesn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2011 by Jo   view full review
The only reason I give it 3 stars is because of the suggestion to pour the dressing over the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
This was perfect for what I needed. I used half a package of broccoli slaw and a quarter...

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