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Basic Coleslaw

Basic Coleslaw

Diana Rattray
Here's a basic coleslaw with a tangy mayonnaise dressing, and it's a great choice for summer meals. Serve this coleslaw with barbecue or sandwiches.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Preparation:

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Replace vinegar with lime juice!July 01, 2009By pcthiker
"I was out of vinegar, but the Bearss lime tree in the yard was not out of limes. I thought that lime juice might perk up the dressing, and it did."

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