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Sweet-Sour Coleslaw

By: Jean Mahler 
"This crunchy salad went so well with our chicken dinners. We always had a huge vegetable garden, and cabbage was plentiful. The carrot adds a nice color and texture."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the first seven ingredients. Place the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by ACESMOM   view full review
This recipe was just so good! I've been looking for a recipe that mimics a slaw I had in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2008 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
The buttermilk gave this slaw a really nice flavor. I added green onion and celery seed plus a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by mandee   view full review
I am usually not a coleslaw fan but these was sooo worth making from scratch and serving it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by SAB   view full review
A good basic coleslaw. I added a small chopped onion to it to give it a little zip.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2007 by anna   view full review
very good! thanks for sharing!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by katztailz   view full review
Very good. Closest I've found to what I remember my mother making.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by LALAWLER   view full review
I didn't know lemon juice could make such a difference. It's now my favorite slaw!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2010 by p.kraus   view full review
This is excellent! I'm bringing it to a bbq tonight, but can't stop eating it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2009 by GIRLWTUDE   view full review
I don't even like coleslaw as a rule but this recipe is YUMMY!!!!!

 

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