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Coleslaw

Updated 23 July 2018 Published 17 January 2013 55 Comments

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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.

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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)!

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Coleslaw

A blend of cabbage, carrots, grated red onion and mayonnaise – delicious with a plate of cold meats/cheese or in a sandwich or wrap!
Course Salad
Cuisine English
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 8
Author Camilla

Ingredients

  • 4 parts White cabbage chopped & finely sliced
  • 1 part Carrot grated
  • ½ part Red onion grated
  • Enough mayonnaise to coat

Instructions

  • 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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  1. Lisa Williams

    17/01/2016 at 12:33 pm

    love this idea I am a big coleslaw fan so will def be trying to make my own – thanks

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    • Camilla

      17/01/2016 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks Lisa, been making this for so many years, beats any shop bought stuff:-

      Reply
  2. martinaevansdesigns

    07/11/2015 at 11:02 am

    It’s true, homemade coleslaw is the best! Tastes so much better than the ones in the shop. Thanks for reminding me!

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  3. Marion Weir

    25/05/2015 at 3:18 pm

    Easy to make, cheaper and tastier than supermarket varieties ๐Ÿ˜€

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    • Camilla

      25/05/2015 at 4:39 pm

      Exactly Marion, I never buy shop bought coleslaw as it just tastes horrible by comparison!

      Reply
  4. Paul Wilson

    11/05/2015 at 12:04 am

    Can’t beat a good Cole Slaw in the summer.

    Reply
  5. tiggerific1973

    09/05/2015 at 7:12 pm

    I have never made my own before! Maybe its about time I did ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Camilla

      10/05/2015 at 11:55 pm

      Oh you must, it’s soo good:-)

      Reply
  6. Heather Haigh

    19/04/2015 at 7:55 pm

    I love coleslaw and I find it much easier to find dairy free mayo and make it than to find dairy free coleslaw.

    Reply
  7. Kirsty Fox

    18/04/2015 at 9:36 pm

    I love coleslaw but have never attempted to make it myself

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    • Camilla

      18/04/2015 at 10:51 pm

      Oh Kirsty, you have to make your own it’s so good and far better than anything you can buy:-)

      Reply
  8. Kaci Soderstrom

    24/01/2015 at 2:14 pm

    Never really thought about making my own coleslaw before. I wonder if it works out cheaper to make your own! Great recipe though.

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    • Camilla

      25/01/2015 at 1:09 am

      Oh far, far cheaper:-)

      Reply
  9. Jo Bateman

    06/01/2015 at 6:46 pm

    I have just found your web site while looking for a demonstration of a Tefal Actifry. Must say your demo of frying chips is the nearest I have got. It has now given me the confidence to have a go. Sadly I have been left behind by technology as I am well over seventy years of age so anything that will give me a bit of an edge is helpful. I am now looking at the rest of your site to see what else I can pick up. Just looking at coleslaw which I really enjoy. Keep up the good work!

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    • Camilla

      07/01/2015 at 12:05 am

      Aah, thank you so much for your lovely feedback:-) I have lots of yummy recipes and I try to make them all as simple as possible so I’m sure you’ll find some useful recipes:-)

      Reply
  10. Ursula Hunt

    08/12/2014 at 12:01 pm

    Very Tasty

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    • Camilla

      08/12/2014 at 1:20 pm

      It really is and so much better than shop bought:-)

      Reply
  11. Paul Wilson

    10/11/2014 at 12:14 am

    Love a nice bit of cole slaw on my sandwiches.

    Reply
  12. Heather Haigh

    29/10/2014 at 1:26 am

    I like to make mine with red cabbage, which makes a pretty pink coleslaw.

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    • Camilla

      29/10/2014 at 10:16 pm

      Good idea:-)

      Reply
  13. William Gould

    20/09/2014 at 11:18 am

    ASDA’s creamy is the best shop bought one I’ve had, but still not as nice as your own!

    Reply
  14. Ursula Hunt

    27/08/2014 at 10:01 am

    Homemade coleslaw is always better than bought, so much tastier

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    • Camilla

      27/08/2014 at 8:46 pm

      Definitely:-)

      Reply
  15. bev

    12/07/2014 at 3:22 pm

    Looks very nice and appealing.

    Reply
  16. HELEN

    02/07/2014 at 9:58 am

    I always make homemade coleslaw too – it’s more of a salad than a condiment when it’s homemade – the bought stuff is really just a lumpy mayo!
    I like to add a touch of coriander in mine & some greek yoghurt too – and a few chilli flakes, although the kids moan about that!

    Reply
  17. glenn hutton

    23/06/2014 at 10:51 am

    I adore coleslaw and thought about making it one day, so this is ideal for me. I will let you know what I think of it…

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    • Camilla

      24/06/2014 at 10:55 pm

      It’s so much better and cheaper than the shop bought stuff:-)

      Reply
  18. Carolyn Clapham

    12/06/2014 at 8:22 am

    That’s exactly how I make mine, too ๐Ÿ™‚

    Healthy, tasty, easy and goes with so many things.
    My mum adds lemon juice to hers, which is also nice, but I prefer it without, like your version.

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    • Camilla

      12/06/2014 at 2:38 pm

      Have been making a lot of this lately, think daughter could live off it LOL:-)

      Reply
  19. lindsey stuart

    21/05/2014 at 4:09 pm

    Not only does this look lovely!!! but it also sounds Healthy ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thankyou for sharing! ๐Ÿ˜€

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    • Camilla

      21/05/2014 at 10:54 pm

      Thanks! I’ve just bought a white cabbage to make some more:-)

      Reply
  20. Maya Russell

    13/01/2014 at 5:32 am

    I never thought white cabbage was as good for you as green, but it is, so I’ll be eating more coleslaw this year.

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    • Camilla

      13/01/2014 at 2:11 pm

      Ooh yes packed with vitamin C:-)

      Reply
  21. Lisa Williams

    12/10/2013 at 11:01 am

    delicious what more can I say I love coleslaw and would love to make more of my own ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  22. Tracy Nixon

    02/10/2013 at 5:24 am

    Thanks – might try making my own for a change!

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    • Camilla

      02/10/2013 at 11:22 pm

      Oh do, it’s so much nicer:-)

      Reply
  23. Heather Haigh

    25/09/2013 at 8:45 am

    This is lovely, much nicer than bought coleslaw and much cheaper.

    Reply
  24. Maya Russell

    19/09/2013 at 6:54 am

    I can eat coleslaw as a main meal. Love it.

    Reply
  25. tinkertink2010

    18/09/2013 at 8:36 pm

    I love coleslaw – its so easy to do and tastes so much better than shop bought!

    Reply
  26. Natasha Corder

    07/09/2013 at 4:42 pm

    I have just tried your coleslaw recipe and it is absolutely fab! It was so easy and tasty, I think it’s going to be my new favourite thing! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Camilla

      07/09/2013 at 4:55 pm

      Aah, thank you so much. I wasn’t sure whether to post this at the time so I’m glad I did now:-)

      Reply
  27. Jacqueline @How to be a Gourmand

    22/01/2013 at 2:43 am

    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!

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    • Camilla

      22/01/2013 at 8:44 am

      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

      Reply
  28. Janice

    20/01/2013 at 5:02 pm

    I love homemade coleslaw, probably don’t make it nearly enough.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      20/01/2013 at 5:11 pm

      Yes, it’s so easy especially if you shred more than you need and then add the mayonnaise when you want some more:-)

      Reply
  29. Karen

    19/01/2013 at 1:08 pm

    A great recipe and I DO love a drop of coleslaw in my sarnies as well as on my jacket spud! Karen

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    • Camilla

      19/01/2013 at 2:59 pm

      Thank you Karen, things don’t necessarily need to be complicated to taste good:-)

      Reply
  30. Jen @ BlueKitchenBakes

    18/01/2013 at 4:32 pm

    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.

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    • Camilla

      18/01/2013 at 5:35 pm

      I seem to make coleslaw all summer long but thought I’d have a change and make it during the winter!

      Reply
  31. Fuss Free Helen

    18/01/2013 at 8:46 am

    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!

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    • Camilla

      18/01/2013 at 8:55 am

      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:-)

      Reply
  32. Sophie

    17/01/2013 at 9:44 pm

    I love coleslaw – I haven’t thought about it for ages as the shop-bought stuff isn’t good. Thanks for the reminder ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Camilla

      17/01/2013 at 10:10 pm

      We sometimes need a little jog, thank you for popping by Sophie. Love to the bunnies:-)

      Reply
  33. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

    17/01/2013 at 3:42 pm

    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!

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    • Camilla

      17/01/2013 at 5:05 pm

      Exactly you can go off piste adding apple, raisins, curry powder, sky’s the limit:-)

      Reply

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