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Sweet and Sour Slaw

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"This is a great recipe from my mother, who is German, for a vinegar based marinated slaw using no oil." — Paula

Directions

In a jar with lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, salt, mustard seed and celery seed. Cover tightly and shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved. Chill dressing for several hours or overnight.
In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, celery, green peppers, pimento and dressing until evenly coated. Cover and chill until serving.

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PREP 20 mins
READY IN 4 hrs 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 15, 2008

This is the recipe that my family calls "freezer slaw". We make it and put it in plastic freezer containers. Tastes just as good months later. Just take it out of the freezer, thaw and serve.

—undertakergirl

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 16, 2004

This was OK, but we prefer the creamy slaw. If you don't like the creamy slaw, try this recipe. I do think it could use a bit of garlic powder.

—Wilemon

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30 Ratings

Nov 05, 2005

We love this recipe! I make it for my husband and dad who absolutely rave over it! I'm making it right now again for a family function! It's one of the best! By far better than the store bought kind!

—CHELSIEMIKE

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Oct 04, 2003

Better then creamey slaw

—GYPSYROSE

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Sep 19, 2005

I substituted red pepper for the pimentos. Very delicious. Assemble several hours ahead of serving so the flavors can meld.

—Mom, What's for Dinner?

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Jan 11, 2010

I was very worried about the "no oil" in this recipe. I was very tempted to put some in. I am sooooo glad I didn't.My 4 young children and my somewhat picky husband (though you wouldn't be able to tell by looking at him)loved this dressing. I used my own regular coleslaw ingredients, and just used the dressing though, sorry for those of you that don't like the reviews on a changed recipe. Can't wait to eat the rest for lunch, yummo! Resist the temptation to add the oil.

—anharelva

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Oct 27, 2005

Made this for an Ocktoberfest Party. Everyone seemed to like it, it was all gone at any rate. I liked that it wasn't the creamy sort of coleslaw. I added twice the amount of cabbage and peppers and stuff and still there was a ton of dressing. (Large-ish pool in the bottom of the bowl.) FYI

—Beverly

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Dec 01, 2004

This reminded me of a slaw called 7 day slaw. My whole family loved it. It was the best ever.

—Debbie

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Nutrition

Calories
99 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
23.4 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Fiber
2.8 g
11%

Protein
1.5 g
3%

Sodium
414 mg
17%

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

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Sour Slaw

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 99
** Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0.3g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 414mg 17 %
** Potassium 229mg 6 %
** Total Carbohydrates 23.4g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11 %
** Protein 1.5g 3 %
** Sugars 20.3g
** Vitamin A 5 %
** Vitamin C 77 %
** Calcium 6 %
** Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 5 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 25 %

* 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.