Best 12 Grandmas Country Coleslaw Recipes

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In the realm of classic summer sides, few dishes reign supreme like Grandma's Country Coleslaw. Hailing from the heartland of American cuisine, this refreshing and versatile salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that complements any cookout, picnic, or family gathering. With its crisp cabbage, creamy dressing, and a hint of tangy sweetness, it's no wonder this coleslaw recipe has been passed down through generations.

But what truly sets this coleslaw apart is its versatility. Whether you prefer a classic creamy dressing or a lighter vinegar-based option, this recipe provides both variations to suit your taste buds. Additionally, you'll discover a secret ingredient that adds a delightful crunch and a pop of color – green bell pepper. And for those who like a bit of a kick, there's an optional ingredient that will elevate your coleslaw to the next level: a dash of cayenne pepper.

With its ease of preparation and customizable flavors, Grandma's Country Coleslaw is sure to become a staple in your summer recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a coleslaw that will delight your taste buds and leave your guests craving more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED COLESLAW



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My sister-in-law gave me this recipe over 50 years ago and it's still a hit at potluck dinners. I made it for company once, and they came by the next day with a large head of cabbage, hoping to exchange it for the recipe. -Joyce LeMonds, Castle Rock, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt, dill, paprika and pepper. Add to cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 23g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HOMEMADE COLESLAW - MY MOM'S RECIPE



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A family recipe for a deliciously different coleslaw, fresh, crunchy and flavourful

Provided by April Harris

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups shredded red and green cabbage (That's enough to almost fill a medium salad bowl.)
2 large carrots, peeled and shredded
1 cup Hellmann's Extra Light Mayonnaise
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and shred the cabbages.
  • Wash and grate the carrots.
  • Put all the shredded and grated vegetables in a large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, parsley, celery salt and ground pepper together thoroughly with a whisk.
  • Add the dressing to the shredded cabbages and grated carrots and toss thoroughly.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight.
  • Toss again before serving.

GRANDMAS COLESLAW



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Grandma's old fashioned coleslaw. Picnic favorite handed down from my grandmother. Perfect with pulled pork, bbq and summer picnics.

Provided by Melanie - Gather for Bread

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small head cabbage
1 large carrot or 2 small carrots (peeled)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Using a food processor or box grater shred cabbage and carrots. Place in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour over cabbage and carrots. Stir to thoroughly combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

GRANDMA'S BEST COLESLAW



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This simple coleslaw recipe was Grandma's standby. You couldn't have a picnic without it. It was almost always in her refrigerator ready to eat. She would vary the ingredients a bit depending on what she had on hand. For example, omitting the green pepper, using all red or all green cabbage. But the basic recipe was always the...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c shredded carrot
5-6 c shredded cabbage (red, green, or both)
DRESSING:
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1 c sugar
1/2 c oil
1/2 c water
1/4-1/2 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp salt
dash of freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Stir vegetables together and place in a serving bowl. Mix dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well to blend. Pour dressing over salad. Mix. Cover bowl and refrigerate for several hours before serving. Best made the night before using. Keeps well for several days in the refrigerator.
  • 2. You can omit the celery seed if you prefer.

NANA'S SOUTHERN COLESLAW



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Just an old family recipe that I have been told is reminiscent of KFC coleslaw. You be the judge! To speed things up I sometimes just buy an already shredded bag of cabbage with carrots in it and then just chop it a little finer.

Provided by Kristina

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     With Mayo

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cabbage, finely shredded
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup milk
¼ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix cabbage, carrots, and onion in a large salad bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
  • Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and mix thoroughly. Cover bowl and refrigerate slaw at least 2 hours (the longer the better). Mix again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 273.7 mg, Sugar 15 g

GRANDMOTHER'S COLESLAW



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I had to estimate amounts, but this is the coleslaw that my Grandmother always made. It is a very simple recipe but is my favorite! I will admit that the carrots and celery seeds are my addition :-) but I hope that you enjoy this coleslaw as much as I do!

Provided by Dwynnie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb green cabbage, shredded
2 medium carrots, grated (optional)
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon celery seed (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage and carrots in medium-large bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and celery seeds together until smooth.
  • Pour dressing over cabbage and mix until cabbage is well coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 292.6, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 13.6, Protein 1.4

GRANDMA'S COLESLAW



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Make and share this Grandma's Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leta8076

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 head cabbage, grated
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Prepare vegetables as directed.
  • Combine in medium bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar and salt.
  • Simmer until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add celery seed and mustard seed.
  • Cool.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over vegetables.
  • Stir until well coated.
  • Chill and serve.

GRANDMA'S COLESLAW 1



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This coleslaw uses prepared mustard. I wasn't sure I would like it as I am not a fan of mustard, but I was pleasantly surprised by the final product. A very tasty variation of a summer favorite!!

Provided by wannabechef2

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 head cabbage, shredded
1 cup shredded carrot (optional)

Steps:

  • mix cabbage and carrots in large bowl.
  • mix all other ingredients together in small bowl.
  • pour liquid over cabbage mixture and stir well.
  • cover and chill (overnight if possible), then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 247.2, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 9.3, Protein 1.8

GRANDMA'S COUNTRY COLESLAW



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This is a simple slaw . A must wiith Grandma's country ranch style beans.

Provided by kimberly harris

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cabbage head
3 medium carrots
half medium sweet onion
1/4 c sugar
ground pepper to tast
salt to taste
1/8 c milk
1/2 c mayonaise

Steps:

  • 1. grate ingredents together in large mixing bowl. stir to mix. add mayonaise, sugar, salt pepper and milk. stir well & cover . allow to chill for at least 1 hour.

GRANDMA'S SWEET SLAW



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This 4 ingredient slaw is quick and simple, and guaranteed to be a success at potlucks!

Provided by Patty Hutchison

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     With Mayo

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup white sugar
½ cup mayonnaise
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium head cabbage, cored and shredded

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and mayonnaise. Add the carrots and cabbage, and mix until well coated. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 114.3 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

GRANDMA'S COLESLAW



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This was my grandmother's recipe, everything she made was just really good. I decided to post a bunch of her recipes so others can enjoy what she did for me.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 25m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
8 cups cabbage
1 1/2 cups carrots
1 cup green pepper
1/4 cup green onion

Steps:

  • Shred cabbage, carrots, green pepper, and onion set aside in large bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, dry mustard, celery seed, pour over shredded cabbage mixture mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

GRANDMA'S PEPPER SLAW



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This is my grandmother's recipe for sweet and sour cabbage slaw that couldn't be simpler to make! My family loves it as a side dish for grilled burgers and hot dogs, but it works equally well in winter time with roast pork, or beef.

Provided by Carol Reese Hardbarger

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium head green cabbage, shredded
2 green bell peppers, diced
salt to taste
1 cup vinegar
1 ½ cups sugar
2 tablespoons celery seed

Steps:

  • Toss the cabbage and bell pepper together in a large bowl. Season the mixture liberally with salt; stir. Allow to sit 45 minutes; drain and return to the bowl.
  • Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan. Immediately remove from heat and stir into the cabbage mixture. Add the celery seed; mix thoroughly. Chill completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage. This will help the coleslaw to absorb the dressing more evenly.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a food processor fitted with a slicing blade. Just be careful not to overprocess the cabbage, or it will become mushy.
  • Shred the carrots by hand or with a box grater. This will give them a more rustic texture than if you used a food processor.
  • Use a creamy salad dressing, such as mayonnaise or sour cream. This will help to bind the coleslaw together and make it more flavorful.
  • Add some sweetness to the dressing with sugar or honey. This will help to balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
  • Add some crunch to the coleslaw with chopped nuts or seeds. This will give it a more interesting texture.
  • Season the coleslaw with salt and pepper to taste. This will help to enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Chill the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Country Coleslaw is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it creamy, tangy, or sweet, this coleslaw is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious side dish, give Grandma's Country Coleslaw a try.

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