This creamy coleslaw recipe is reminiscent of that old-fashioned slaw grandma used to make with its sweetly tangy dressing that isn’t quite a vinaigrette yet isn’t really a sauce, either. It really can’t be classified as anything else than…coleslaw dressing.–Renee Schettler Rossi
LC A Little Explanation... Note
This original recipe from Schrage was actually dubbed Cousin Shari’s Coleslaw. With all due respect—and gratitude—to Cousin Shari, we thought Creamy Coleslaw a little more descriptive. But we still think of her—whoever she is—each time we make it.
Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large head green cabbage, shredded
Directions
- 1. Combine the onion and the sugar in a large bowl and let sit for 30 minutes.
- 2. Add the oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper to the onion and sugar and stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate the mixture until ready to use.
- 3. About 15 to 30 minutes before serving, add the cabbage to the dressing and toss well. Refrigerate the coleslaw until serving time.
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Creamy Coleslaw Recipe © 2010 Lee Brian Schrager. Photo © 2010 Quentin Bacon. All rights reserved.
[Sandy Hill] Cousin Shari’s Coleslaw was sweet, tangy, and delicious. I finely diced the yellow onions and added 1 tablespoon chives from my herb garden for color.
[Victoria Filippi] This coleslaw is sweet and tangy. It’s a keeper.
[Tamiko L.] The coleslaw was quite delicious, but my husband and I both found it a bit on the sweet side. I will make it again, but cut back on the sugar by at least a quarter, and perhaps grate in some carrot.
[Dan Kraan] Cousin Shari’s Coleslaw recipe turns out a great, crisp cabbage slaw. The tart-sweet dressing has just the right balance without overshadowing the fresh flavour of the cabbage. This is the perfect accompaniment to burger and hot dogs, or as a picnic side in general. The recipe isn’t kidding when it says “large bowl.” You may find you have enough for double the listed servings! You could easily cut this in half top serve fewer people. Even a half recipe is plenty for four, in my opinion.
Hi- I’m actually Cousin Shari- thought it was funny to find this when I did a search. Enjoy-and yes, think of me!
Shari! What an unspeakably lovely delight to hear from you. You realize, your coleslaw is just like my grandma’s coleslaw recipe, rest her soul, but better. And I never say that about her cooking. Many, many thanks for sharing it. And seriously, we do think of you! If you have any other recipes up your sleeve–and I’m guessing that you do–please be in touch…