Creamy Coleslaw

This sweetly creamy coleslaw recipe differs in some ways from the old-fashioned slaw grandma used to make, though in other ways its eerily reminiscent of the old-fashioned classic. We’ve made the amount of sugar adjustable, just in case you don’t have quite the sweet tooth grandma did. As for other description of this tangy dressing, well, it isn’t quite a vinaigrette, yet it isn’t really a sauce, either. It really can’t be classified as anything else than, you know, dressing for slaw.–Renee Schettler Rossi

LC A Little Explanation... Note

The original recipe from Schrage was dubbed Cousin Shari’s Coleslaw. With all due respect—and gratitude—to Cousin Shari, we thought we needed to be a little more descriptive. But we still think of her—and offer up a thank you to her—each time we make it. The original recipe also called for 1 cup sugar. Yep. An entire cup. Even though some of us have a definite sweet tooth, this was just a touch too much for us. So we scaled it waaaaaaay back. We suggest you try it as we’ve rewritten it below, and then if you want it sweeter, you can always stir in some more sugar.

Creamy Coleslaw

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• 15 M
• 35 M
• Serves 6

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Recipe Testers Reviews

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 Lagerwaard

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 flavor 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.