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Old Fashioned Coleslaw with Vinegar Recipe

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  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Old Fashioned Coleslaw with Vinegar is a classic, tangy side dish featuring thinly sliced cabbage, shredded carrots, and onions tossed in a warm, flavorful vinegar-based dressing. The dressing is gently simmered and includes sugar, celery seed, Dijon mustard, and olive oil, creating a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a fresh accompaniment to any meal, this coleslaw is best served chilled after marinating in the refrigerator for at least two hours.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 5 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup carrots (shredded)
  • 1/2 yellow onion (thinly sliced)

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup distilled vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss together the thinly sliced green cabbage, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced yellow onion until well combined.
  2. Make Dressing: In a small saucepan, whisk together the distilled vinegar, sugar, celery seed, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium heat.
  3. Add Olive Oil: Slowly whisk in the olive oil into the simmering vinegar mixture. Increase the heat slightly to bring the dressing to a boil and cook it for one minute, stirring frequently to blend the flavors.
  4. Toss with Vegetables: Pour the hot dressing immediately over the bowl of vegetables. Toss thoroughly to coat the cabbage, carrots, and onions evenly with the warm dressing.
  5. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften slightly.

Notes

  • For a crisper texture, serve the coleslaw after only a short refrigeration time.
  • Adjust the sugar quantity to taste if you prefer a less sweet or more sweet coleslaw.
  • Celery seed adds an authentic flavor, but you can substitute with celery salt if needed, adjusting for saltiness.
  • This coleslaw keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days but is best consumed within that time for optimal freshness.
  • If you like a creamier coleslaw, consider adding a small amount of mayonnaise, although this recipe is vinegar-based and dairy-free.

Find it online: https://cookedbylina.com/old-fashioned-coleslaw-with-vinegar-recipe/