THE BEST COLESLAW EVER
I've been making coleslaw this way for years, but ever since the first bite of this wonderfully creamy coleslaw dressing recipe, I have never been able to eat coleslaw any other way.If we go out to eat it is a waste of time to put coleslaw on my plate, because nothing can measure up to this coleslaw dressing recipe. It really is The Best ColeSlaw EVER! In my humble opinion anyway.
MIRACLE WHIP COLESLAW DRESSING
The coleslaw dressing is, of course, what makes coleslaw so terrific. For this coleslaw dressing recipe it is important to use Miracle Whip dressing to get the flavor just right.The original Miracle Whip dressing. If you use the light or fat free or just regular mayo the taste will suffer. I'm sorry to have to break it to you like that, but it's true. Miracle Whip dressing all the way for this recipe!
CAN YOU USE REGULAR MAYONNAISE IN COLESLAW DRESSING?
Of course you can use regular mayonnaise in coleslaw dressing, however, for this coleslaw dressing recipe, using regular mayonnaise will alter the taste.In my opinion, the best coleslaw ever is made with the sweet and tangy taste of Miracle Whip dressing.
That being said, I have used regular mayonnaise in this coleslaw dressing before. It's not bad. It's definitely still a good coleslaw dressing and most won't know the difference. So if you only have regular mayo on hand, then by all means, use it.
That being said, I have used regular mayonnaise in this coleslaw dressing before. It's not bad. It's definitely still a good coleslaw dressing and most won't know the difference. So if you only have regular mayo on hand, then by all means, use it.
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The Best ColeSlaw Ever
Published 05/08/2012
- 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 2/3 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a measuring cup combine 2/3 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional). Whisk this all together until combined well. Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Put the entire bag of coleslaw mix into a mid-sized bowl with 2 tablespoons diced onion. Pour the salad dressing mix on top of the coleslaw and stir to coat the slaw. Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving. It will taste good, but you'll be surprised how much better it is after some time in the fridge!
Prep Time: 15 mins.
Total time: 15 mins.
Tags: coleslaw, sweet, restaurant quality, tangy, appetizer, side, vegetable, dressing, salad, Miracle Whip
recipe adapted from allrecipes Sweet Restaurant Slaw
I love using a bag of coleslaw mix, cuts the prep time in half!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Beth!!!
DeleteI make this WEEKLY......it's soooo good, I make it up to munch on when I want a snack....healthy alternative....I love this slaw!
DeleteThanks so much for taking the time to let me know! This puts a big smile on face to start the day :) I'm so happy you love it as much as we do! Have a fantastic weekend! ~Marion
DeleteIt tastes pretty good even with Hellman's mayo. I shredded my veggies fresh because everything is rolling strait out of the garden. The Best!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful Athena! Good to know it works with Hellman's too :) Thanks!!
DeleteMaking this right now!! Can't wait to try!
ReplyDeleteI hope you love it as much as we do, Tara :)
DeletePretty good!!! Just made it! Always have preferred sweet cole slaw and this sure is :)
ReplyDeleteSweet slaw rules! So glad you like it, Jamie! Thank you for taking the time to let me know you made it and enjoyed it! You should see the big smile on my face! You just made my whole week! Thanks again and have a super week!! ~Marion
DeleteI have made this recipe twice now and it is delicious. I find that it's a little soupy with just a small bag of cole slaw mix, so I use a 32oz bag from the bulk store and the ratio is perfect for my taste. I'm so happy I came across this recipe on Pinterest. Best cole slaw I have tasted.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you like it, Ashley! It does get soupy when the cabbage releases its juices, so using a bigger bag is a great idea! I'll have to look for those! Thank you for sharing that tip, and thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. It made my day!! Happy Sunday ~Marion :)
DeleteLove ColeSlaw! Can eat it with anything
ReplyDeleteI love Coleslaw. I can eat it with anything!
ReplyDeleteI would sub mayo for miracle whip & no oil & less sugar to make it healthier.
ReplyDeleteI've always made mine like this and always get compliments on it. I've even been asked to take the recipe to Long John Silvers because (at least the one here) their slaw is awful. I make this any time I make any kind of BBQ from ribs to pulled. Also when I make peel & eat shrimp and when I grill hot dogs. It's a great side dish for any of those dishes but also a great quick side especially during the hot Ga summers. Family and friends love it..!! Thanks for keeping it simple and sweet. Which can be adjusted for those who don't like it as sweet. But we love it the way it is!! Thanks for great recipes!!
ReplyDeleteI like this style of cole slaw, though I've never made it with poppy seeds. I do prefer shredding my own cabbage with the shredder of a food processor though. I like the smaller bits of cabbage. The store-bought bags are too chunky for my taste.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid, we used to go to a good catfish restaurant that had the best slaw. Using a nasty bottle of coleslaw dressing was never the same. One day, my mom got her hands on a recipe that turned out to taste exactly like the slaw served at the restaurant. And what I liked equally well was the fine shred on the cabbage. I remember her recipe-find being even simpler though. Miracle Whip already has some vinegar in it. I think the recipe for the dressing was simply Miracle Whip, powdered sugar, and milk. The restaurant didn't have a thick dressing. It was actually quite thin, but that was also what I liked about it. They obviously made their batches in advance so they had the important overnight soak to soften the cabbage a bit and to allow the flavors to develop.
I also think adding a bit of garlic powder helps a bit as well. :)
I just came across this recipe and love it. Only adjustment I made was half miracle whip and half mayo and sooo good and no poppy seeds(don't eat these if your place of employment drug tests😂) But wow, this will be my go to slaw recipe from now on.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by to let me know. You made my day :) ~Marion
DeleteI use celery seeds. Delish!
DeleteI have been looking for a good creamy coleslaw dressing recipe. This sounds exactly like what I am wanting. I'm going to make it this week. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your recipe. Like you I could not find the right coleslaw taste like my dad use to make. Now my daughters and other friends all want the recipe. Thanks again
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this was the winning coleslaw recipe for you too!! Thanks so much for stopping by to let me know you like it! Have a super week ~Marion
DeleteI tried this recipe for a New Years Dinner and got raving compliments from friends and family. They've been pestering me for the recipe ever since. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Alice, I'm so glad it was a hit! Thanks for stopping by to let me know :) Have a great week! ~Marion
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