Restaurant-Style Coleslaw I Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 19, 2004

Nothing could be quicker than this and so much better than store bought. The one thing I find with store bought is it's just too sweet - you can control the sweetness yourself with this one. I didn't cut back on the sugar the first time and found it a tad too sweet - so I added some dry powdered mustard and more black pepper to overcome that. I also used all buttermilk (making my own out of 1/2 cup milk - l/2 tablespoon of white vinegar - let sit for 10 minutes). By the way - the longer your coleslaw sits the runnier it will get because the cabbage leaks out water when it is mixed with the dressing - which is a good thing - you are getting the taste of cabbage. The longer it sits the more flavorful it becomes. I always try to make coleslaw way in advance (as much as three days). You can always transfer it to another bowl before serving to get rid of the excess juices if you like. My fellow cooks - think about it - do you think that KFC and stores are preparing their slaw one hour before our purchase??? Thanks submitter - its a keeper and really nothing has to be changed - my minor change of now just using a tad less sugar and all buttermilk is just a matter of preferance.

—Aspiring Chef Rita

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 01, 2004

This is an okay recipe. The only problem that I continue to run into is that the coleslaw ends up a bit more soupy than I would like it to. Perhaps cutting back the amount of liquid could prevent this from happening.

—SHARI C

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Apr 27, 2009

Very good. In order to prevent the slaw from being runny, I usually put the salt on the cabbage & carrots to let some of the water out of them for about 1 hr or so and drain it before mixing other ingredients. Result: less runny slaw.

—cosmicbrat

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Apr 04, 2008

This recipe is a GREAT one! I have made it many times. I found a similar recipe in a cookbook by Todd Wilbur (Top Secret Recipes). In the cookbook this recipe calls for 8 cups chopped cabbage and 1/4 cup shredded carrots, everything else is the same. This may help if you are making your own mix. He also states to make sure to let cole slaw sit at least two hours before serving. Happy Cooking!!

—Holley

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May 30, 2006

Wonderful recipe. I use half the cabbage and the let it sit for twenty four hours, for the flavors to mix. Prior to serving I take the unused cabbage, soak it in ice water for half an hour then after draining it I put it in the spinner to dry it out. Then I fold it all together, and serve. This gives you the Flavor, and the crunchiness. Nector of the gods.

—PBFITZ

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Jul 23, 2003

YUM! This is very good. I didn't have any buttermilk on hand, so I used 1/2 cup of milk, 2 tbsp. of white vinegar & 3 tbsp of lemon juice (common subs). I'm sure it altered the taste, but this was still YUMMY!! Thanks Marsha!!

—I'm nuts too...

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Oct 31, 2003

Excellent!!! It does tend to get runny if stored, so I make the dressing and keep it in a separate container, mixing just enough cabbage and dressing on a meal by meal basis when I need it. Dressing keeps well for about 5-6 days...in fact it gets better with age! Really wonderful! Also, if you don't have any buttermilk on hand, you can buy the powdered buttermilk (Sago is one brand I have found). Perfect when you need only 1/4 cup!

—Kayla's mom

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May 18, 2003

Just like the title says, this tastes like the real thing. If you love coleslaw (or even just like it), be sure to try this recipe.

—Esmee

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Nutrition

Calories
184 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
17.1 g
6%

Cholesterol
11 mg
4%

Fat
12.6 g
19%

Fiber
0.9 g
4%

Protein
1.4 g
3%

Sodium
248 mg
10%

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

Nutritional Information

Restaurant-Style Coleslaw I

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 184
Calories from Fat: 113

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.6g 19 %
Saturated Fat 2g 10 %
Cholesterol 11mg 4 %
Sodium 248mg 10 %
** Potassium 136mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 17.1g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4 %
Protein 1.4g 3 %
** Sugars 9.4g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 35 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 10 %

* 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.