This recipe plus a package of slaw mix is a 10-minute side when any last minute meal is needed. Flavors do blend if made ahead and allowed to chill a few hours… makes a more juicy cole slaw if slaw mix and dressing are combined and allowed to chill a few hours as cabbage releases juices.
Ingredients: [‘cabbage’, ‘carrot’, ‘onion’, ‘mayonnaise’, ‘sugar’, ‘cider vinegar’, ‘cream’, ‘dijon mustard’, ‘salt’, ‘celery seed’, ‘black pepper’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“”,”1/3 head cabbage, shredded (or finely chopped)”,”1 -2 carrot, shredded (or finely chopped)”,”1/2 small onion, finely chopped “,””,”1/2 cup mayonnaise”,”2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda granular”,”2 tablespoons milder rice wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons white vinegar”,”2 teaspoons milk or 2 teaspoons skim milk”,”1 teaspoon Dijon mustard”,”1/4 teaspoon salt”,”1/4 teaspoon celery seed”,”1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper”]
Number of Servings: 4
Steps: [‘If using a bag slaw mix, place the shredded mix in a medium bowl and set aside. If using fresh vegetables, shred or chop and combine in a medium bowl — set aside.’, ‘In a 2-cup measuring pitcher or small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk until completely blended.’, ‘Pour dressing over the slaw and fold to coat slaw mixture completely with the dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and chill a few hours if possible to allow flavors to blend. May be served immediately and will keep well for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.’, ‘Preparation Time is about 10 minutes if using the store bought slaw mix.’]