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Sweet Onion Vinegar Coleslaw Dressing

This simple homemade dressing is from my mom's recipe box. It's sweet and oniony, and bright and tangy with vinegar. With a sprinkling of celery seeds, this simple dish packs in tons of flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • ½ c. white vinegar
  • 1 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. whole celery seeds
  • ¼ to ⅓ c. grated sweet white or yellow onion to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir sugar and vinegar until sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove saucepan from heat and add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Let cool.
  3. Transfer to a 1-quart jar with a lid, or use a similarly sized container. The dressing will appear layered and separated, which is fine. Refrigerate to cool completely.
  4. To make the coleslaw salad: About 30 minutes prior to meal time, add the shredded cabbage to a large bowl. Give the jar of dressing a vigorous shake to incorporate, until the dressing has a cloudy appearance. Then drizzle dressing over the cabbage. Place the prepared salad in the refrigerator to chill until you’re ready to eat. Then fold the salad a few times to incorporate, before placing it on the table. So easy!

Notes

  • For the grated onion: Use the large holes on a box grater to grate the onion. Depending on the strength of the onion, add more or less, to taste.
  • Make-ahead: Make this dressing at least a few hours, and up to a few days, prior to serving. Just store it in the refrigerator, in a container with a tight fitting lid. This dressing has an excellent refrigerator shelf life, will easily stay good for up to 2 weeks!
  • This recipe makes enough dressing for at least two 16-oz. bags of pre-shredded coleslaw mix.
  • from my mom's recipe box

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 13mg (1%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.