I really wasn’t sure about blogging this as perhaps everyone knows how to make coleslaw. So maybe this post is more about reminding you how easy and cheap it is to make and far tastier than the stuff you can buy in the supermarket. There seem to be two types available, the one where the cabbage and carrot are cut into tiny pieces in a vinegary mayonnaise or the luxury type which is more natural but swimming in mayonnaise. Did you know that raw white cabbage is a very good source of vitamin C and contains as much as lemon juice?
My daughter loves this coleslaw so much that she would happily just have coleslaw sandwiches in her lunch box! I tend to make up about half a small white cabbage worth of coleslaw with a carrot and a medium red onion at a time as it is best eaten within 2 days.
I reckon for about 60p you can make a medium sized serving bowl of coleslaw which if you bought in the shops would cost you a few pounds as this is luxury style, not cheap and nasty! (The picture above is just half of the coleslaw that I made using 1/3 of a medium cabbage). I am entering this dish into Credit Crunch Munch which is a joint venture with Helen at Fuss Free Flavours who is hosting this month.
This is so easy, you need never buy coleslaw!
Just put all the shredded vegetables into a bowl and gradually mix in mayonnaise to coat.
Enjoy in your favourite sandwich or wrap – I love turkey and ham (home cooked of course)!
- 4 parts White cabbage, chopped & finely sliced
- 1 part Carrot, grated
- ½ part Red onion, grated
- Enough mayonnaise to coat
- Simply mix all the ingredients together adding the mayonnaise a little at a time until all the vegetables are just coated.
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Sarah, Maison Cupcake
17/01/2013 at 3:42 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I agree those dinky white cabbages are perfect for homemade coleslaw! I tend to make my own red coleslaw at home and rarely buy it anymore. You can be more versatile at home!
Camilla
17/01/2013 at 5:05 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Exactly you can go off piste adding apple, raisins, curry powder, sky’s the limit:-)
Sophie
17/01/2013 at 9:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love coleslaw – I haven’t thought about it for ages as the shop-bought stuff isn’t good. Thanks for the reminder
Camilla
17/01/2013 at 10:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
We sometimes need a little jog, thank you for popping by Sophie. Love to the bunnies:-)
Fuss Free Helen
18/01/2013 at 8:46 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
My top frugal tip for prepping up some coleslaw is to add a spoonful of juice from a jar of gherkins! It adds another layer of flavour, all for free!
Camilla
18/01/2013 at 8:55 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmm, I’ll take your word for that, but I’m not a fan of viniager in coleslaw, I like it plain and simple (bit like me:-)
Jen @ BlueKitchenBakes
18/01/2013 at 4:32 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I do love coleslaw but have only made it a few times, have to say that it does taste better when I make the effort to make it myself. I quite like adding some finely sliced granny smith apple as well some times to make it a bit more interesting.
Camilla
18/01/2013 at 5:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I seem to make coleslaw all summer long but thought I’d have a change and make it during the winter!
Karen
19/01/2013 at 1:08 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
A great recipe and I DO love a drop of coleslaw in my sarnies as well as on my jacket spud! Karen
Camilla
19/01/2013 at 2:59 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Karen, things don’t necessarily need to be complicated to taste good:-)
Janice
20/01/2013 at 5:02 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love homemade coleslaw, probably don’t make it nearly enough.
Camilla
20/01/2013 at 5:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes, it’s so easy especially if you shred more than you need and then add the mayonnaise when you want some more:-)
Jacqueline @How to be a Gourmand
22/01/2013 at 2:43 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I think the last time I made coleslaw was in a Home Economics lesson in first year at Secondary school. I do enjoy the taste but it is something I rarely buy or make as hubby is not a great lover of the stuff. Nice info about the quantity of Vit. C in cabbage….who knew? Your wraps look delicious!
Camilla
22/01/2013 at 8:44 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These hubbies, I can’t make anything with mixed fruit or berries! In fact the whole family has different tastes which can sometimes be very frustrating. But the good thing with coleslaw is that you can easily just make small amount up for yourself and maybe Cooper would like it too:-) Thank for stopping by Jacs. x
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