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Classic Coleslaw

A versatile American side dish using cabbage, carrots, and onions from the garden.

Ingredients

  • ½ head cabbage (green or purple), shredded
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Salt & pepper
  • Optional: celery seeds, raisins, dill, shredded apple

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Swaps & variations

  • Creamy Southern slaw → add buttermilk
  • Vinegar slaw → remove mayo, add extra vinegar
  • Sweet slaw → add apple & raisins
  • Dill slaw → add fresh dill & lemon

Storing & freezing

Keeps 2–3 days refrigerated. Do not freeze (cabbage becomes watery).

Grow it yourself

  • Cabbage Start indoors and transplant when seedlings are 4–6 inches tall.,Prefers cool weather (spring/fall).,Needs firm soil and steady moisture.,Apply compost before planting.
  • Carrots Direct sow in loose, sandy soil.,Thin seedlings early to avoid forked roots.,Keep consistently moist during germination.
  • Onions Plant sets in early spring.,Keep weed-free.
  • Dill (optional) Sow directly in spring.,Prefers full sun and moderate watering.,Attracts beneficial insects.
  • Cover cabbage beds with netting to block cabbage moths.
  • Interplant dill and onions to repel pests.
  • Carrots: use row covers for carrot flies.
  • Mulch to prevent soil temperature swings.
  • Cabbage Harvest heads when tight and firm.,Leave outer leaves to encourage regrowth.
  • Carrots Pull when smooth, firm, and brightly colored.
  • Onions Harvest when tops fall over naturally.

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