Creamy coleslaw ( or cole slaw) is a great side item with salmon or other fish, ham, barbecue, and hamburgers. I also think it is a must-have topping for hot dogs and pulled-pork barbecue sandwiches.
The taste and texture of the coleslaw is influenced by the type of dressing and the cut of the cabbage. Although there are many variations, the classic creamy dressing is my family’s traditional recipe and my personal favorite. Unlike some of the other dressings, it works well on both grated and shredded cabbage.
If I am going to be using the coleslaw with hot dogs, hamburgers, or barbecue sandwiches, I like to grate the cabbage. Otherwise, I like it grated or shredded. Frankly, shredding the cabbage is much safer for my knuckles than using a box grater…
Recipe: Creamy Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1- 2 heads of cabbage
- 1 – 2 carrots (optional)
- 1 c. Miracle Whip
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. vinegar
- 1/4 c. milk
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Clean and cut cabbage into 1/2 or 1/4 head pieces.
- Grate or shred cabbage and carrots (if desired) into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix Miracle Whip, sugar, vinegar, milk, and salt.
- Add enough to the dressing to the cut cabbage to coat.
- DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH DRESSING.
- Refrigerate or let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Quick Notes
Amount of dressing can easily be doubled or halved.
Size/density cabbage will influence how much dressing is needed.
Wow! That slaw looks so smooth and creamy! I have a big piece of cod for dinner tomorrow night … I’m thinking some slaw would be just the ticket with that baked cod! Yum! So glad I stopped in, Paula!
Thanks, Susan!
Looks delicious!! Would be wonderful on top of a burger!! I love slaw burgers! Now you have me craving one! 🙂
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Thank you so very much! I am very honored! Things have been hectic here since you gave me this award, but I wanted to let you know how grateful I am, despite my lack of response for so long.
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hi, paula
I see your work well done. I love it. For this recipe, i used to using lemon juice instead of vinegar like yours.
I never thought about using lemon juice…I bet that would give it a very light taste. I will have to give it a try.
So glad you visited!
This classic creamy coleslaw is delicious. We can add a touch of honey and horseradish sauce/powder. It would be excellent!