Classic Coleslaw

Name: Classic Coleslaw
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 5 cups thinly sliced green cabbage; 3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage; 4 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 3/4 tsp celery seed, (optional); 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Prep Time20 min
Total Time20 min
Makes8 servings

By Chatelaine

Photo, Erik Putz.

Ingredients

5 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
4 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 tsp celery seed, (optional)
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

RUB cabbage with sugar and salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 15 min. Stir in carrots.
STIR in mayo, vinegar and celery seed. Add parsley and stir to coat. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hr.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 81, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 8g, Fat 6g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 244mg.
Excellent source of vitamin C.

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