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Norwegian Coleslaw

Name: Norwegian Coleslaw
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium head cabbage; 1 tablespoon salt; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup vinegar; 1 teaspoon mustard seed; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 2 cups chopped celery; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 carrots, shredded

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min. + cooling

Makes

12-16 servings

This tasty recipe was give to me by a friend whose ancestors were from Norway. I especially enjoy bringing this salad dish to family get-togethers since I can make it days ahead. A pint of it also makes a nice gift.

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Ingredients

1 medium head cabbage
1 tablespoon salt
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups chopped celery
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 carrots, shredded

Directions

Shred cabbage and toss with salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. In a saucepan, heat sugar, vinegar, mustard and celery seeds. Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Cool completely. Add to the cabbage along with remaining vegetables; toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 week before serving. Keeps for 4-6 weeks in the refrigerator.

Norwegian Coleslaw

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