Slaw of Many Colors

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Made with red cabbage, green bell pepper, and tomato, this recipe is almost as colorful as Dolly Parton's song "Coat of Many Colors."

slaw of many colors
Hands On Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8

Our grandfather was a preacher, so when we were growing up, the whole family would often join the community for all-day church singing and dinner on the grounds. There was almost always a table covered with food, including bowls of coleslaw. Each one tasted different, because every cook used their own special ingredient. This is ours, and it is full of colors—purple and green and red. It's got everything!

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 medium head red cabbage, chopped (10 cups)

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (1 cup)

  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

  • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 3/4 cups)

Directions

  1. Combine cabbage, green pepper, and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, powdered sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over vegetables, tossing well to combine. Cover and chill at least 2 hours to allow everything to marinate.

  2. When ready to serve, gently stir in tomato and season to taste with additional salt and pepper. (Chill, covered, up to 5 days.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

261 Calories
21g Fat
18g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 496mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 386mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.