Mother’s Traditional Coleslaw

I believe coleslaw is severely underrated! This tasty slaw is a aspect dish staple in our home. It’s the right complement to any summer season barbecue or grilled meat dish. Who doesn’t love the freshness, good crunch, and tang from this traditional aspect?

For those who love this crunchy coleslaw, you’ll love our Chinese Chicken Salad.

Coleslaw is ridiculously straightforward to make and is a good aspect dish or topping for sandwiches. This can be a recipe that may simply be modified up to fit your personal private style preferences. It may be sweeter or saltier, and you’ll mainly tailor it to the meals it’s going with. We’ve included some options for substitutions and add-ins in the event you’re feeling adventurous.

Variations

Spice it Up: Searching for a bit extra warmth? You possibly can simply add sliced (or diced) recent jalapeños to this coleslaw. You can too add a touch of sizzling sauce, too.

Lighten it Up: Use plain Greek yogurt as a substitute of mayo in the event you’re on the lookout for a lighter choice that’s nonetheless deliciously creamy. Or, miss the creamy sauce fully and add 2 tablespoons of additional virgin olive oil for a French dressing coleslaw.

Combine-Ins: Some nice additions to any coleslaw are inexperienced onion, cilantro, or your favourite nuts or seeds (we love pumpkin and sunflower seeds).

Time-Saving Hack: Whereas we want freshly chopped cabbage, utilizing a bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots is a good time saver in the event you’re quick on time.

Serving Ideas

Coleslaw is a good complement to many dishes. Listed here are a few of our go-to dishes that pair properly with this tasty slaw!

Mains: Traditional pairings embody fried chicken, some country-style ribs, or BBQ chicken.

Tacos: Make this recipe, after which use the leftovers to make fish tacos the following day. This coleslaw goes completely with fish tacos and even shrimp tacos!

Wraps: Add a bit crunch and a bit tang to a rooster wrap. Seize a tortilla, coleslaw, and a few chicken, and also you’re good to go—no want so as to add dressing!

Sandwiches: Prime your sandwiches, sliders, and even burgers with this tasty coleslaw. We particularly love a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. A traditional combo!