Description
This classic marinated coleslaw is tangy, crisp, and full of flavor. A vinegar-based slaw that gets better each day, it’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or everyday meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 large head of cabbage – cored, quartered and very thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow or red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 large green pepper – seeded and very thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place thinly sliced cabbage, onion, and green pepper in a large bowl with a lid.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, mustard, and celery seed. Bring to a boil.
- Immediately pour hot mixture over vegetables. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
This recipe tastes better the longer it marinates—up to 5 days in the fridge. You can customize it with jalapeños, carrots, or red cabbage for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg