Best 10 Sweet Freezer Slaw Recipes

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In the realm of summer cookouts, picnics, and potlucks, coleslaw reigns supreme as a refreshing and versatile side dish. With its base of crisp cabbage, tangy vinegar, and creamy mayonnaise, coleslaw offers a delightful contrast to grilled meats, fried chicken, and smoky barbecue. However, for those seeking a healthier alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based coleslaw, this Sweet Freezer Slaw emerges as a guilt-free option that doesn't compromise on flavor.

This recipe introduces a unique twist to the classic coleslaw by utilizing frozen vegetables, creating a dish that is not only delicious but also incredibly convenient. Frozen peas, corn, and red bell peppers add a vibrant pop of color and a burst of sweetness that complements the tangy dressing perfectly. The secret ingredient in this recipe is a homemade sweet and sour dressing made with a blend of vinegar, sugar, and spices, resulting in a well-balanced and flavorful slaw.

In addition to the Sweet Freezer Slaw, the article also presents a collection of diverse coleslaw recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and flavor profiles. From a classic Creamy Coleslaw with a rich and creamy dressing to a tangy and refreshing Asian Coleslaw featuring a sesame-ginger dressing, there's a recipe for every palate.

For those seeking a lighter and healthier option, the article offers a delightful Greek Yogurt Coleslaw, which swaps out mayonnaise for tangy Greek yogurt, creating a healthier version of the classic dish without compromising on taste. For a unique and flavorful twist, the article also includes a recipe for a Mexican Coleslaw, which incorporates a blend of Mexican spices and fresh cilantro, adding a zesty and vibrant touch to the traditional coleslaw.

With its vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and versatility, this Sweet Freezer Slaw is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. And with the additional collection of coleslaw recipes in the article, you'll have a variety of options to suit every taste and dietary preference.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FREEZER SLAW



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The perfect make-ahead dish, put it in freezer bags and freeze them for up to 3 months, then grab and thaw and serve! Cool, crisp, flavorful and refreshing, it's sure to be a hit!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds shredded green cabbage
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 large carrots, shredded
1 cup finely diced onion
2 teaspoons sea salt
For the Dressing:
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cup cane sugar, see note ((can substitute the equivalent alternative sweetener) )
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Place all the veggies in a large bowl and toss. Sprinkle the salt over them and let them sit for at least one hour to draw out the water. Rinse and drain the veggies.
  • To make the dressing, place all the dressing ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Let cool just slightly, a couple of minutes.
  • Place the veggies in a large bowl and pour the hot dressing over them. Stir to combine. Let the slaw cool completely then spoon into a freezer bag with most of the liquid. Lay the freezer bag flat in the freezer. Will keep up to 3 months. To use, remove the bag, thaw, and place in a bowl to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SOUR SLAW



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This is a great recipe from my mother, who is German, for a vinegar based marinated slaw using no oil.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup white sugar
½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon mustard seed
½ teaspoon celery seed
8 cups shredded cabbage
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped pimento pepper

Steps:

  • In a jar with lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, salt, mustard seed and celery seed. Cover tightly and shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved. Chill dressing for several hours or overnight.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, celery, green peppers, pimento and dressing until evenly coated. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 414.3 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

SWEET RESTAURANT SLAW



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This tastes just like the cole slaw served at popular fried chicken or fish restaurants. It's excellent with burgers or on top of BBQ'd pork sandwiches, too!!!

Provided by Sandi Gregory Johnson

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
2 tablespoons diced onion
⅔ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip™)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the coleslaw mix and onion in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the salad dressing, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, and poppy seeds in a medium bowl; blend thoroughly. Pour dressing mixture over coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

QUICK FREEZER COLESLAW



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Making this coleslaw is a good way to use the extra cabbage, carrots and green peppers from your garden. It's also handy for big get-togethers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 to 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cabbage, shredded (about 10 cups)
1 carrot, shredded
1 green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine vegetables with salt; let stand 1 hour. Place remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Cool. Drain vegetables and add to vinegar mixture; stir gently. Ladle into plastic freezer containers and freeze. When ready to use, defrost and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FREEZER SLAW



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This unusual slaw recipe from my mother combines all the ingredients, then stores in the freezer. Remember to thaw before serving. - Alice Campbell, Dickinson, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium heads cabbage, shredded (about 16 cups)
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups cider vinegar
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons mustard seed
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded

Steps:

  • Place cabbage in a very large bowl; toss with salt. Let stand 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed and mustard seed. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Drain excess liquid from cabbage, if necessary. Add red peppers and carrots to cabbage. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cool completely. Transfer to freezer containers. Freeze, covered, up to 3 months., To serve, thaw coleslaw overnight in refrigerator. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SASSY FREEZER SLAW



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Coleslaw made up and put in the freezer. Easy to take out and thaw when you need it in a hurry. It does have a crunch to it and a sweet-sour vinegar based dressing. Freeze for up to two months. Chopped onions and bell peppers are an option to add in if you like them.

Provided by sassyoldlady

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 large carrots, shredded

Steps:

  • Mix shredded cabbage and salt together in a colander; drain for 1 hour. Squeeze moisture from cabbage. Stir carrots into cabbage and divide cabbage mixture between pint containers.
  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, water, celery seed, and dry mustard together in saucepan over medium high heat; bring to a boil for 1 minute. Cool. Pour cooled vinegar dressing mixture over cabbage mixture, cover containers, and freeze. Thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 604.7 mg, Sugar 36.4 g

FREEZER COLESLAW



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Freezer coleslaws repeated throughout our eighties issues, and we can see why. This sweet and tangy slaw is perfect for pulled pork and hot dogs. Plus, it stays cold and crunchy longer.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 55m

Yield Makes 4 pt.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1 medium cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups)
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 medium-size sweet onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon table salt

Steps:

  • Stir together first 3 ingredients and 1 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute. Cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  • Stir together shredded cabbage and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss gently. Divide coleslaw evenly among 4 (1-qt.) heavy-duty zip-top plastic freezer bags. Seal and freeze 3 days. Store in freezer up to 1 month. Thaw coleslaw at room temperature 3 hours before serving.

FREEZER SLAW



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My husband kept talking about 'Freezer Slaw' that his mom made and I couldn't find a recipe for it and she couldn't find hers. Luckily, his aunt still had it! This is a great make-ahead slaw that stays crisp! I shred the cabbage and other vegetables in the food processor.

Provided by Gail

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head cabbage, shredded
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small small onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, shredded
2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup water
¾ cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons celery seed

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage, green bell pepper, onion, and carrots in a large bowl. Mix boiling water and salt together in a bowl and pour over cabbage mixture. Set aside for salt to draw out extra water from vegetables, about 1 hour. Drain well.
  • Mix sugar, 1 cup water, cider vinegar, and celery seed in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat and cool completely.
  • Pour cooled sugar-vinegar mixture over drained cabbage mixture in a large bowl and toss until slaw is well mixed. Spoon slaw into resealable plastic bags and freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 312.7 mg, Sugar 22 g

AMISH SLAW



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I live in a wonderful Amish community and the ladies here are wonderful cooks. This is a lovely cole slaw recipe for those who like slaw without mayonnaise.

Provided by CHRISTINA J

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 8h18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head cabbage, cored and shredded
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
¾ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, onion, and 1 cup sugar. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, salt, celery seed, 1 teaspoon white sugar, mustard and oil. Bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes. Cool completely, then pour over cabbage mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 312 mg, Sugar 30 g

SWEET FREEZER SLAW



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Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cabbage medium head, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 green bell pepper small, chopped
3 ribs celery chopped
1 onion small, chopped
1 carrot medium, grated
Dressing (see below)
Dressing:
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
* See note below.

Steps:

  • * Combine in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Cool. Place cabbage in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt toss. Let stand for 1 hour. Squeeze liquid out of cabbage. Add green pepper, celery, onion and carrot toss. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture, mix well and put into freezer containers. Seal and freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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Tips for Making the Best Sweet Freezer Slaw:

- Choose fresh, high-quality cabbage and other vegetables. Shred the cabbage thinly and uniformly for even cooking. - Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the vegetables. This will ensure clean, even cuts that will cook evenly. - Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Other great additions to sweet freezer slaw include shredded carrots, radishes, or bell peppers. - Use a light hand with the mayonnaise and sugar. You can always add more later, but it's difficult to take them out. - Taste the slaw before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or vinegar to taste. - Store the slaw in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the slaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for a few hours. ###

Conclusion:

Sweet freezer slaw is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year long. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or backyard barbecues. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this slaw is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give sweet freezer slaw a try. You won't be disappointed!

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