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Vinegar Coleslaw

A sweet and tangy old fashioned coleslaw with vinegar is the perfect companion for fried chicken, burgers, pulled pork, and all of your summertime favorites!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon dry ground mustard
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • ½ of a medium Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag coleslaw mix (about 6 ¾ cups total)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar, oil, kosher salt, celery seed, dry mustard and black pepper.
  2. Add bell pepper, onion and coleslaw mix. Toss to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
  3. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, tossing occasionally.

Notes

  • Serve the coleslaw with a slotted spoon so that any excess dressing is left in the bowl -- and not on the plate!
  • Allow at least 4 hours for the slaw to marinate in the dressing. The vegetables will soften and the flavors will come together. If you like the veggies really soft, you can prepare the coleslaw the day before you plan to serve it and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
  • The oil and the sugar cut the vinegar taste in coleslaw, but you can adjust these ingredients to suit your personal preferences. For instance, for a less-sweet dressing, decrease the amount of sugar. If you like a more flavorful oil, use olive oil instead of the neutral-tasting vegetable oil.
  • Serve the coleslaw with a slotted spoon so that any excess dressing is left in the bowl -- and not on the plate!
  • For even more great flavor, add fresh herbs to the slaw. Good options include parsley, chives, and dill.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of the slaw Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 156mg (7%) Potassium 117mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 340IU (7%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of the slaw
Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 340IU 7%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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