Picnic Slaw Recipe

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Everyone loves this festive, colorful coleslaw. It not only looks good, it tastes great, too. Crisp vegetables covered with a light creamy dressing make a refreshing side dish you'll be proud to serve. -Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia

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Picnic Slaw Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12-16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1 medium green pepper, julienned
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • Dash pepper

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine dressing ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir before serving. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 96 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 131 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Picnic Slaw in Taste of Home August/September 1996, p31

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Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by langang

Very delicious. Much better than ordinary coleslaw.


Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2010 by botumsup2

This was excellent!


Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2010 by debihunt

my family loves this quick homemade slaw! I also use a pre-shredded bag of coleslaw & it turns out perfect everytime!!


Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by HLUJ

I've used this recipe this it was published in 1996 and love it. It always turns out the same. However, to make it even easier I use a bag of already prepared coleslaw instead of shredding it myself. It saves so much time.


Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by merilily

This is one of the best slaw recipes I have ever tried. My family loves it and it is always a hit at potlucks and other get togethers.


Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2008 by monkeysaunt71


Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2008 by monkeysaunt71

I made this wonderful slaw years ago when it was first published..I lost my recipe and I am so excited I found it again..If you are a cole slaw lover, this is a must try..The best homemade slaw I have ever had.

 
 
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