Pantry Cole Slaw
📜 Collection: UK2 Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sides A classic, creamy pantry-style coleslaw featuring finely shredded cabbage tossed in a sweet and tangy seasoned dressing. Perfect as a make-ahead chilled side dish for barbecues and family meals.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | 1 hour (Chilling) | 6–8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire whisk
- Chef’s knife or box grater
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ¾ Cup + 1 Tbsp | Mayonnaise | |
| 3 Tbsp + ½ tsp | Sugar | |
| 1½ Tbsp + ¼ tsp | Wine Vinegar | |
| ⅜ Cup + ½ Tbsp | Oil | |
| 1/16 tsp | Garlic Powder | |
| 1/16 tsp | Onion Powder | |
| 1/16 tsp | Mustard Powder | |
| 1/16 tsp | Celery Powder | |
| 1 Dash | Black Pepper | |
| ½ Tbsp + 1 tsp | Lemon Juice | |
| ⅜ Cup + ½ Tbsp | Half & Half | |
| ¼ tsp | Salt |
Salad Base
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Head | Cabbage | finely shredded |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together ¾ cup + 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp + ½ tsp sugar, 1½ Tbsp + ¼ tsp wine vinegar, and ⅜ cup + ½ Tbsp oil until emulsified.
- Add 1/16 tsp garlic powder, 1/16 tsp onion powder, 1/16 tsp mustard powder, 1/16 tsp celery powder, 1 dash black pepper, ½ Tbsp + 1 tsp lemon juice, ⅜ cup + ½ Tbsp half & half, and ¼ tsp salt.
- Stir continuously until the mixture is completely smooth, uniform, and velvety.
Step 2: Combine and Chill
- Place 1 head finely shredded cabbage into a large serving bowl.
- Pour the mixed dressing over the 1 head finely shredded cabbage and toss thoroughly until every strand is well coated.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled and cabbage has softened slightly.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Will keep for several days when stored in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.
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