Coleslaw-Old Fashioned Icebox Coleslaw

By RoketJSquerl

This recipe for Old-Fashioned Ice Box Coleslaw has been around a long time.  It is a tangy slaw that keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week

Ingredients

• 1/2 of a large head of cabbage or 1 small head chopped or grated (I just chop mine)
• 1 small purple onion, chopped (can use regular onion)
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup oil (I use Canola)
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Details

Servings 7
Adapted from thesouthernladycooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine cabbage, onion, green pepper, carrot, celery seeds, salt and pepper in a large bowl.  Set aside.  Combine sugar, vinegar, oil and dry mustard in a saucepan and bring to a boil on top of the stove. Remove and let cool.  Toss dressing with slaw mixture.  Refrigerate several hours or overnight.  Makes 7 to 8 cups coleslaw. Keeps up to a week refrigerated.  Enjoy!