16 Reviews of Creamy Coleslaw

From: Myrna in London

On Jul 8, 2002

I have chopped more cabbages than I care to think on in the search for the definitive coleslaw. My tastebuds are fairly amiable, but not so those of my son. His primary (annual summer) complaint is that I simply can’t make decent coleslaw. This assertion is based not necessarily on the facts, but rather what in actuality he is saying is that I hadn’t yet made a cabbage salad that tastes remotely like what his beloved grandmother used to make. Apparently now I can!! I could see from the first mouthful that I finally had lucked into a recipe that he liked. In this case it is almost secondary that I loved it too. Thank you Karen! (prepared for the COOKOUT Cookathon July 1st –July 4th 2002)

From: ellie_

On Jul 18, 2002

Karen, this is a great coleslaw recipe--all the ingredients readily available--with no exotic ingredients. The only changes I made was I used cider vinegar instead of white vingear, because that is what I had on hand. I also used one shallot instead of the red onion and eliminated the green pepper.

From: ImBecca

On Jul 18, 2004

I am very fussy when it comes to coleslaw, and had not found a recipe I liked until this one--in fact the whole family loved it. I omitted the green pepper, and chopped the cabbage very fine. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe, I will be using it again!

From: bunnee

On Jun 13, 2005

This was delicious. I used the bagged coleslaw mix and omitted the onions. I also used a packet of sweet 'n low instead of the sugar. I must say that the mayo/vinegar proportions are perfect in this recipe, and that always seems to be the challenge. I brought it to a picnic Saturday, and only wished I'd doubled the recipe. As well as being tasty, this was truly creamy. And, BTW, I made it the day before and it wasn't watery the next day. Perfect. Thanks for this winner, Karen! It's in my recipe box already.

From: A Messy Cook

On Aug 12, 2004

YES! I found a coleslaw recipe without half a cup of sugar in it! This is so good, Karen... I increased the carrots to 2/3 cup, and I always make a double recipe for our family of ten (eight of us, plus my grandparents). My mom and I like to put it on hamburgers.

From: *Kathy*

On Mar 14, 2006

Excellent! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I added a handful of Craisins, just because I had some on hand. I was concerned that it was a bit on the dry side and needed more mayo mixture. I resisted tinkering with the recipe, and it was perfect — the coleslaw became moister as it chilled in the refrigerator a few hours.

From: M. Joan

On Oct 15, 2006

Your recipe is wonderful. Like another reviewer, I threw in some Craisins. Combines for a great taste! I used a 16 ounce bag of coleslaw mix and added some peppers, both red and green. Your dressing is perfect. Thanks, Karen! M. Joan

From: Kit^..^ty Of Canada

On Jul 26, 2005

Very good recipe. Dd likes Grandmother's recipe. You received a big thumbs up from her. I am making this again tonight for the 4th time. Followed the recipe as written. I did cheat by using the cabbage(shredded) from the market. Which only gives me a reason to make it more often. Thanks Karen another keeper from you.

From: Sharon123

On Jul 12, 2005

Great cole slaw, loved all the veggies in there. I used some red cabbage too, along with yellow and green bell pepper. Thanks Karen!

From: Little Bee

On Apr 18, 2005

This was wonderful! Everybody loved it, there was nonce left! I left out the green peppers but that was the only change I made. I liked the fact that this wasn't to sweet it was just right!