honest coleslaw

Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jun 29, 2016

In looking for authentic NY Deli coleslaw, I found a lot of controversy as to whether mayo is or is not acceptable. This one comes from the Pro-Mayo group! (Based on Mitch Weinstein's Honest Cooking blog.)

prep time 4 Hr
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 4 +

Ingredients

  • 1 bag red and green cabbage mix, with carrots
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt (2 t. or less if using table salt!)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/8 cup vinegar (rice wine, white wine - use a good vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

How To Make honest coleslaw

  • Step 1
    Toss cabbage mixture with salt in a colander. Cover the colander with a plate and put a heavy can on top. Let it sit for a good 3 - 4 hours, then squeeze dry.
  • Step 2
    Squeeze cabbage dry with a clean towel, toss with dressing.

Discover More

Category: Other Salads
Keyword: #slaw
Keyword: #cabbage
Keyword: #mayonnaise
Keyword: #deli
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Jewish

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