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Metro’s Sweet & Sour Carolina Coleslaw

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This mayo-free Carolina coleslaw is crisp, tangy, and vibrant—ideal for warm-weather gatherings or outdoor picnics. The cabbage and vegetables are drenched in a sweet-and-sour dressing that gets better as it rests.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bell Peppers, Cabbage, Carrots, Coleslaw, Red Onions
Season: Summer
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Annie Addis

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 large green cabbage
  • ½ medium green bell pepper
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, or yellow bell pepper
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 medium red onion

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅔ cup neutral cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds

Instructions

  1. Shred the cabbage, then julienne the bell peppers, peel and julienne the carrots and thinly slice the red onion into halfmoons about ¼ inch wide, placing all into a large heat-safe bowl.
  2. Combine the dressing ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the hot dressing over the salad and toss until slightly wilted. Chill until ready to serve.
  4. Just before serving, strain off any excess liquid that has accumulated.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 2961IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg