Traditional Coleslaw

This is the classic kind of coleslaw I want next to barbecue ribs, baked beans, mac and cheese, or a very good sandwich. It is crunchy, creamy, and just sharp enough from lemon juice and red onion.

The dressing uses both yogurt and mayonnaise, plus lemon peel and celery seed. Toss it with cabbage, carrot, onion, and parsley, then season it the way you like it.

You can make it a couple of hours ahead and keep it chilled until the rest of the meal is ready. Give it another toss before serving. It is also a very fine little snack straight from the fridge.

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Traditional Coleslaw

To me, coleslaw means BBQ ribs are on offer, along with baked beans, mac and cheese and other traditional BBQ sides. But if we can depart from BBQ for a moment, the coleslaw on its own is a very fine little snack. It is also amazing alongside a sandwich or other deli fare. Crunchy and delicious!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp celery seeds
• 4 cups thinly sliced green or red cabbage (about 1/2 a large head)
• 1 carrot, coarsely grated
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

 

• Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon peel, and celery seeds in a large bowl to blend. Add remaining ingredients, toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead, cover and chill. Toss before serving)

Keyword crunchy, summer

Listen While You Toss

While you mix the dressing and toss the coleslaw, listen to Perfect Parenting and Other Myths to Replace With Self-Trust. This conversation is a good reminder that parenthood asks for flexibility and self-trust, not perfection.