Old-Fashioned Coleslaw

SERVES: 6

PREP: 15 Min

Remember when making homemade coleslaw meant getting out the hand grater? Well, today's convenient packaged coleslaw mixes let us say good-bye to scraped knuckles yet turn out Old-Fashioned Coleslaw in a snap.

What You'll Need

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16-ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix (see Note)
1 green bell pepper, diced

What to Do

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, sugar, mustard, vinegar, celery seed, if desired, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add coleslaw mix and green pepper; toss to mix well.
Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Note

Sure, you can shred your own cabbage, if you'd prefer. About 4 cups of it, with a little shredded carrot for color, will take the place of the packaged mix here.
There are many variations on coleslaw, and we've got a bunch on our website. One of our other favorites is our Bacon Ranch Coleslaw, so check it out!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 108
Calories from Fat 61
Total Fat 6.8g 10 %
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 1.4g 3 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 6.9mg 2 %
Sodium 380mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
Sugars 5.1g 0 %

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dollysweeney 68576 37

Apr 18, 2017

Similar to my mother's famous coleslaw. She ALWAYS used milk. She sliced her own cabbage "with lightening!" That meant very, very thin. Also, wish we could stop the world from adding carrot "for color". Believe it or not, there are many people who are allergic to carrot. (ME) I can almost never enjoy any salad that I don't make myself. And I do make my own.

jynx

Nov 14, 2015

My mother used to toss in some chopped walnuts also, but I don't recall her ever using bell pepper, I will have to try that!

comfortsilly 65694 17

Aug 23, 2015

Old Fashioned Coleslaw recipe WHY MILK?? I agree with all the other ingredients - except milk. No one in my family ever used milk in cole slaw or potato salad. NOW - in the 21st century I am seeing "milk" in "dressing" recipes. Just what does milk add? Wouldn't the vinegar make the milk curdle? I would use "Seasoned Rice Vinegar" instead of white vinegar. "Seasoned Rice Vinegar" sure does ADD flavor to all kinds of things! Anymore - I add a bit of it to chili, soup, and many other foods. Try it! -)

Bellerophon

Nov 13, 2015

Everyone in my family always used milk in coleslaw and potato salad dressing. Always.

whosyournana 96222 26

Feb 18, 2015

I know this is a great slaw, it is VERY similar to one my Mom made for mac salad potato salad. will make for dinner... ps, the celery seeds make Southern Style!!!

djmeans 6256792

Sep 01, 2014

This dressing is sooo yummy!!

Grandy22949

Aug 20, 2014

I substitute celery salt for the plain salt and leave out the bell pepper. Also add a bit of sweet relish sometimes. If the packaged slaw mix is too coarse, get out the kitchen shears.

bobandlauracarlson 3195550

Aug 01, 2014

Just got done making this recipe..yum!!!

Kamicat

Feb 13, 2014

What is IMO, as mentioned by agoral, 11/27/13?

Mr Mister

Aug 20, 2014

"In my opinion."

raydol2

Jan 06, 2014

I have been making my coleslaw with all the same ingredients using grated cabbage and grated carrots instead of the green peppers for years. My family loves it.

agoral 3672486

Nov 27, 2013

My mom always used IMO instead of mayo or other things. Gave it a thicker taste.

sandib3

Feb 13, 2014

What is IMO?

David Craig

Sep 07, 2013

This is a good recipe for coleslaw, but is missing one ingredient, in my opinion, that takes it from 3 star to 5 star. To me, coleslaw is not coleslaw without celery seed. Next time you make this recipe, end with celery seed. It make a world of difference, and is delicious.

Judylboris 3575471

Nov 18, 2013

I also add about one tablespoon of horseradish. Gives it a very small bite,just enough!

comfortsilly 65694 17

Aug 23, 2015

Oh yes - I agree.

jorjakit 6897831

Aug 21, 2013

This is how I've been making my Cole Slaw for a very long time, and it's the best !

Chef JJ Tibby

Apr 19, 2013

Finally, a recipe that's both simple and tasty. Love it.

grayhinkle 4588207

Apr 17, 2013

If you're shredding (I use a food chopper) the cabbage, put about half of a dark green cabbage leaf in it to enhance color.

GaryB

Apr 16, 2013

I made this last night, went very well with Grilled Steak and Mr. Foods Double Stuffed Potatoes

Jan Parsons Picken s

Dec 23, 2012

Very good, now maybe I will fix slaw more. When I use my old slaw recipe it never taste the same. Ohhh so good!

Hrafn

Nov 20, 2012

Just whipped this up...hard to type...can't stop eating it...yum! Excellent recipe. I didn't include the green pepper (I've never had that in slaw) and substituted the White Vinegar with 2 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar. End result is a tangy, slightly sweet variation of some great old fashioned coleslaw. I'd recommend it!

maddy51 1871515

Mar 18, 2013

I was thinking of using white wine vinegar instead of the white vinegar. I'm sure apple cider vinegar would be good as well. You can add different vinegars and mustards to change it up a bit. I would use Dijon in mine.

comfortsilly 65694 17

Aug 23, 2015

Try "Seasoned Rice Vinegar" - beats white or cider vinegar!!! -)

19fan 0436648

Oct 18, 2012

Sorry for the mispelling Mr. Food

19fan 0436648

Oct 18, 2012

This was the best coleslaw. I used the bag cabbage. Thanks Mr. Foof