Coleslaw – You Need To Try This Recipe

Coleslaw (or Cole Slaw) is a salad consisting primarily and minimally of shredded raw, white cabbage, although it often includes shredded carrots. There are many variations of the recipe which include the addition of other ingredients, such as shredded red cabbage, pineapple and apple. It is always mixed with a dressing which traditionally consist of or be based on vinegar or vinaigrette though modern cole slaw often contains mayonnaise, milk, or creme fraiche, especially in the US. A variety of seasoning may be added. The dressing is allowed to settle on the blended ingredients usually for several hours before being served. The cabbage may come in finely-minced pieces, shredded strips, or small squares.

The term ‘coleslaw’ began in 1794 as a partial translation from the Dutch term “koolsla” meaning “cabbage salad”. It was commonly called cold slaw in England until the 1860’s when “cole” meaning cabbage was revived. “Cole” originated from the Latin colis meaning “cabbage”, and is the source of the Dutch word as well. The term coleslaw is a late 19th century term, which originated in the United States. Many kids still refer to it as cold slaw, but mainly because they think that’s what it is called.

This is my absolute most favorite coleslaw recipe.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs (cored, quartered, shredded) Cabbage, 3 Tablespoons Vinegar – Cider, 2/3 Cup Mayonnaise, 1 Small (grated) Onions, 2 (grated) Carrots, Seasoning – Salt.

Cooking Directions: 1. In a mixing bowl, toss the cabbage with the vinegar and salt. Grate the carrots and optional onion directly into the bowl. Add mayonnaise and toss.

2. The slaw can be served immediately, but it is much better, more melded and tender, if allowed to stand and tossed occasionally for 30 minutes to 1 hour. For a very limp slaw, refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Regardless of what you think of coleslaw, you will love this recipe. And the great thing about coleslaw is that you can easily modify it to suit your taste. For example, if you like mayo, you can add mayo. Try this delicious coleslaw from RecipeMatcher where you can find delicious recipes.