Grandma's 14 Day Coleslaw
This is my Grandma's recipe that made it out to plenty of summer picnics and BBQs in my childhood. It's a better choice than a creamy dressing if out in the heat as it won't spoil and lower in calories.
Description
Okay, don't let the "14 Day" part turn you off. The vinegar and salt is a great preservative and it IS totally fine for 14 days.
Make this salad and keep it stored in a tightly sealed container in your refrigerator. It is a great salad for a large crowd or to us at mealtime as an accompaniment. It will keep up to 14 days in your refrigerator (really).
Ingredients for Salad:
12 cups of shredded cabbage (get kids shredding this with you!)
2 large green peppers finely chopped
1 large spanish onion finely chopped
l large carrot finely shredded
Ingredients for Dressing:
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
2 tsp celery seed
2 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp salt
Directions:
1. Mix dressing in a saucepan and bring to a boil to dissolve sugar.
2. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
3. Pour cooled dressing over salad, mix well and store in refrigerator.
4. Strain the desired amount needed and serve.
