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Mr. Sam's Classic Style Coleslaw

There are few dishes that capture the spirit of summer quite like a bowl of classic creamy coleslaw. Crisp, colorful, refreshing, and delightfully creamy, this timeless side dish has earned its place on picnic tables, backyard patios, church potlucks, and barbecue gatherings across America. This is my version.
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Prep Time 1 hour
At least 1 hour. 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 Servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, European,
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE COLESLAW
  • 1 Head Green Cabbage Finely shredded.
  • 2 Cups Red Cabbage Finely shredded.
  • 2 Carrots Large and grated.
  • 1/4 Cup Sweet Onion Finely diced.
  • 1 Cup Green Bell Pepper Diced.
  • FOR THE DRESSING
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbl Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Tbl Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 2 Tbl Sugar
  • 1 Tbl Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Celery Seed
  • 1 Tbl Lemon Juice

Method
 

  1. Place the green and red cabbage, carrots, and onion, in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle relish, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss thoroughly until every piece is coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir again before serving.

Notes

This coleslaw tastes even better after 4–6 hours in the refrigerator.
"The secret to great coleslaw isn't the dressing—it's giving the flavors time to become friends in the refrigerator." — The Amiable Gourmand