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Restaurant-Style Coleslaw

Creamy. Cold. Delicious. This restaurant-style coleslaw is my kind of side dish. Easy as can be to put together. Ready in minutes. Perfect on a hot day, alongside some hot-off-the-grill burgers. And perfect heaped on top of grilled hot dogs or smoked pulled pork, too! This is a great salad that is reminiscent of the great slaw you could find at a roadside diner back in the day. If you’re lucky you can still find it today, but they’re rare indeed.

Restaurant-Style Coleslaw

Quick And Easy

I used two small bags of ready-made slaw mix. You know the stuff. Everything’s already in there. Sometimes it’s great, and well, sometimes you gotta keep an eye on it. They like to sneak chunks of stuff in there that aren’t very coleslaw-like. Like big ole chunks of cabbage heart. That tough stuff. Can’t do anything with that, so out it goes! It’s not perfect but it works. I do recommend doing a quick pass through the contents before using it in your coleslaw.

You can go the extra mile and buy a few heads of cabbage and a few carrots and shred them yourself. I admit it, I was in a hurry so I went with the bagged stuff. Either way you’re going to enjoy this restaurant-style coleslaw.

The original recipe for this slaw called for white balsamic vinegar. I didn’t have any of that on-hand. And it wasn’t really worth the added expense of something I hardly ever use or need. So I used apple cider vinegar instead. It was great! This slaw doesn’t have a strong vinegar flavor. Just a hint.

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What goes great with great coleslaw? Great hot dogs, of course!

Restaurant-Style Coleslaw

Restaurant-Style Coleslaw

Creamy and delicious. A great slaw for all seasons!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 876 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all but the coleslaw mix in a large bowl.
  • Add in the slaw mix and stir to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 876kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 88gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 50gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 724mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 237IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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Memphis-Style Coleslaw

Easy. Delicious. That’s what I want from my coleslaw. Oh sure, sometimes I’m feeling more fru-fru and add ‘weird’ things to my slaws. But not this time. This Memphis-style coleslaw was put together in no time using ingredients I had hanging around. I didn’t have to make a shopping list. I didn’t have to do a lot of prep. It’s basically an ‘everyone into the pool’ recipe, and I like those. The slaw is sweet and creamy and crunchy. That’s my favorite kind.

Made Fresh, So Eat It Fresh

I have a thing about my coleslaws. It’s a texture thing. I gotta have that crunch. Fresh cabbage. I’m not a big fan of most coleslaws after they’ve been around a few days. They tend to lose that crunch that I love. If you’re the same, then do what I did. Eat it just as soon as you make it. This Memphis-style coleslaw is so good you’ll have no problem doing that. Put extra on your plate if you need to. You’ll want to.

Now, I do use the bagged pre-shredded slaw mix. But I always check it before using it. I could shred my own at home, and I have. But today’s goal was easy and quick, so bagged it was. I first dump the bag into a large bowl and go through it with my hands. I’m looking for any big chunks. Or any pieces that I wouldn’t want to eat. You know what I’m talking about. They ‘sneak’ in there sometimes. A cabbage core chunk. A wilted leaf. Things like that. They’re no bueno, so out they go!

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This slaw is the perfect side for my Bourbon Street pulled pork sandwiches!

Memphis-Style Coleslaw

Memphis-Style Coleslaw

The slaw is sweet and creamy and crunchy. That’s my favorite kind.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Get happy time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 216 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all but the coleslaw mix until smooth.
  • Add the coleslaw mix and stir until coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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Easy Mexican Coleslaw

I fess up when I need to fess up. And I need to fess up. Because when my wife first shared this recipe for an easy Mexican coleslaw with me I expressed skepticism. What’s wrong with my slaw recipes, huh? Do I need lime juice in my slaw? Or beans? Or taco seasoning????

Well, yes, I do. I do need those things. And more. Because I ended up loving this slaw. A lot. So many different flavors and textures. There’s absolutely nothing boring about this slaw. This is slaw re-imagined. At a new level. So, I’m sorry. I was wrong thinking this wouldn’t be a fantastic dish because it was.

Easy Mexican Coleslaw

Lots of… Stuff

Oh I know the ingredient list for this easy Mexican coleslaw is a bit long. But it is still ‘easy’. In fact it’s crazy easy. Considering the reward, it’s more than worth it too. There’s all sorts of like… healthy things in it too. If you’re looking to really shake up your next picnic or family get together or just a simple grill-out, make this slaw. You’ll be more than happy that you did.

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Also try my chipotle coleslaw.

Easy Mexican Coleslaw

Easy Mexican Coleslaw

Inspired by a recipe from Small Town Woman
Coleslaw with an attitude
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 2773 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • â…” cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 16 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 ½ cup grape tomatoes halved, saving a few for garnish if desired. Cherry tomatoes are great too
  • 15.25 ounce black beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels grilled or roasted, see note
  • 1 jalapeno seeded, minced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and taco seasoning.
  • Add the coleslaw, bell pepper, tomatoes, beans, corn, jalapeno and cilantro to a large bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Gently stir in the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir before serving.
  • Serve garnished with additional tomatoes if desired.

Notes

For the corn, we used two ears of fresh corn. I husked them then tossed them on a hot grill, turning often, until nicely roasted. After letting them cool I cut the kernels off with a knife. You can use canned or frozen corn if you prefer. If you wish to roast it, pat dry and put on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, stirring often, until lightly roasted.

Nutrition

Calories: 2773kcalCarbohydrates: 196gProtein: 59gFat: 204gSaturated Fat: 43gPolyunsaturated Fat: 104gMonounsaturated Fat: 46gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 2485mgPotassium: 3777mgFiber: 61gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 8452IUVitamin C: 389mgCalcium: 522mgIron: 14mg
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Roasted Hatch Chile Slaw

I picked up a case of Hatch chiles once they were in season last summer. I ended up roasting most of them. They freeze really well. That’s great because I can then use them throughout the rest of the year, in everything from sauces to slaws. Roasted Hatch chile slaw is a sweeter, more mellow version of my roasted poblano slaw. The Hatch chiles add such a great mild chile pepper flavor without a spicy kick. Now, if you prefer spiciness, add a minced jalapeno or two or three.

Roasted Hatch Chile Slaw

No Hatch Chiles? Use Green Chiles Instead.

Not everyone has access to fresh Hatch chiles (which is kind of sad, really, because I’ve really fallen in love with cooking with them). You can substitute canned chopped green chiles, or green bell pepper if prefer. Of course you can’t call it roasted Hatch chile slaw if you !

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To roast the pepper a grill is best, but you can also throw them on a pan under the broiler, turning often, until the skin is nice and charred. Place in a bowl, covered, for 15 minutes then remove the charred skin. Don’t place the roasted peppers under running water, that’ll wash away some of that great roasted flavor.

Also try my roasted poblano slaw.

Roasted Hatch Chile Slaw

Roasted Hatch Chile Slaw

Mike
Roasted Hatch chile slaw is a sweeter, more mellow version of my roasted poblano slaw. The Hatch chiles add such a great mild chile pepper flavor without a spicy kick. Now, if you prefer spiciness, add a minced jalapeno or two or three.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 69 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Hatch chiles if you can’t find any, substitute a 4 ounce can of roasted green chiles and skip the roasting step
  • ½ medium green cabbage shredded
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice you might want a bit more
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Cotija cheese crumbled, or topping (or substitute crumbled Feta), optional

Instructions
 

  • Roast the chiles on your grill or under your broiler until the skin is blackened. Let cool slightly then remove the burnt skin. Remove the seeds and stem and chop.
  • Place the chiles, cabbage and cilantro into a large bowl. Combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients not including the cheese.
  • Pour over the slaw mixture.
  • Serve topped with the cheese if using.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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Country Coleslaw

Chef John Besh‘s book, Besh Big Easy, is full of easy-to-make recipes. The kind that I like. Southern- and Louisiana-inspired. Take this wonderful country coleslaw. It has your ‘usual’ ingredients, but with a twist (to me, at least). I’ve never had sweet pickle relish in a slaw, and I found it to be absolutely fantastic. So is the addition of rice wine vinegar. Great flavors out of such a simple dish. That’s key.

Country Coleslaw

Spice It Up!

I wouldn’t be afraid to add fresh jalapeno rings to this country coleslaw. My wife would tell me to not do it, though. I’d have to add it to my bowl and just enjoy the heat on my own. For more heat, try my firecracker slaw.

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Also try my BBQ shack coleslaw.

Country Coleslaw

Country Coleslaw

Based on a recipe from Besh’s Big Easy
This slaw has your ‘usual’ ingredients, but with a twist (to me, at least). I’ve never had sweet pickle relish in a slaw, and I found it to be absolutely fantastic. So is the addition of rice wine vinegar. Great flavors out of such a simple dish. That’s key.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the cabbage, onion, green onions, relish and carrot into a large bowl. Mix well.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Add to vegetables and fold to combine.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 777IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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Carolina Slaw

Onions and bell peppers in a slaw, with a little vinegar kick and a little sweetness. That’s why this Carolina slaw is so good. And celery seed. I love celery seed (celery seed is one of my favorite ingredients in my Fire Eater rub). I make slaws often, just about any time of the year. They usually keep longer than a green salad. To keep your slaw lasting longer only dress the amount of slaw you are serving for a meal. Keep your leftover dressing separate so your slaw ingredients don’t get soggy overnight. Don’t wait until the last minute to dress it, you do want to give it a little time to get the cabbage and other ingredients ‘happy’.

Carolina Slaw

Great By Itself, Great On Hot Dogs

Slaw on hot dogs (and pulled pork BBQ sandwiches) is almost a requirement. Love that crunch! And this slaw matches up perfectly with my Carolina chicken wings.

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I ended up using some of this Carolina slaw to top some grilled Carolina hot dogs.

Carolina Slaw

Carolina Slaw

Mike
Onions and bell peppers in a slaw, with a little vinegar kick and a little sweetness. That’s why this Carolina slaw is so good. And celery seed. 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 5 cups
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine the slaw mix, green pepper and onion in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour over the vegetables.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Toss lightly before serving.

Notes

Add a little diced jalapeno for a nice kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 254mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 552IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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Firecracker Slaw

My wife and I recently had a great lunch at the Aquarium Restaurant located at the Opry Mills shopping center in Nashville, Tennessee. One of my favorite dishes was their firecracker slaw. It had a great balsamic vinaigrette with a great spicy kick. I decided right then and there to attempt to make a copycat of the slaw when we returned home. And I did. And it was delicious!

Firecracker Slaw

A Slaw With A Kick

My version of Firecracker slaw is very close to the one we had at the Aquarium Restaurant. I believe the only differences are that they might have used a white balsamic vinegar (my slaw was darker), and I’m not 100% sure their version contained mustard. Mine is absolutely fantastic, though, and I’ll make it again.

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Also try my chipotle coleslaw.

Firecracker Slaw

Firecracker Slaw

Mike
My version of Firecracker slaw is very close to the one we had at the Aquarium Restaurant.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 128 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients except the slaw mix in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the slaw and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

Notes

Always stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 276mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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Tangy Coleslaw

Fresh corn season has now just come to an end here in Indiana. Sadly. I love fresh sweet corn. Sweet corn is what makes this tangy coleslaw something special. It definitely tastes as great as it looks. There’s all sort of great crunchy veggies, from onion to bell peppers, to cabbage to carrots. And then there’s the dressing, which is a combination of sweet and tangy.

Tangy Coleslaw

The Perfect Summer Slaw

I can’t say how much we enjoyed this tangy coleslaw. It screams ‘fresh’! Oh, and if you don’t want to take the time to grill or roast the corn and cut or peel the kernels (or you can’t get fresh corn-on-the-cob), substitute canned (drained) corn kernels instead.

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Also try my Mardis Gras slaw.

Tangy Coleslaw

Tangy Coleslaw

Based on a recipe from Kelsey Nixon
I love fresh sweet corn. Sweet corn is what makes this tangy coleslaw something special. It definitely tastes as great as it looks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 74 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Fire up your grill or oven broiler.
  • Place the corn on the grill or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until nicely charred on all sides.
  • Remove corn and let cool, then remove the kernels using a sharp knife.
  • Place corn, slaw mix, cilantro, jalapeno, bell pepper and onion into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, and lime juice.
  • Pour over slaw mixture and toss to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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Crab Pasta Salad

If you’re looking for a fantastic salad to take to your next pitch-in, this crab pasta salad is it. I never before thought about combining them, but coleslaw and pasta really go together really well. You have the creaminess of the pasta contrasted by the crunch and bite of the slaw. Add in crab, and you have something fantastic. And of course, the Old Bay seasoning really kicks it up with a nice spicy flavor.

Crab Pasta Salad

A Combination That Actually Works

I was very pleasantly surprised with this crab pasta salad. I didn’t really expect the slaw to work so well in this dish. It really got me to thinking about adding slaw in with any cold pasta salad.

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You’ll also want to try my garlic-stuffed olive pasta salad and my copycat of the crab salad from Golden Corral.

Crab Pasta Salad

Crab Pasta Salad

Mike
If you’re looking for a fantastic salad to take to your next pitch-in, this crab pasta salad is it. I never before thought about combining them, but cole slaw and pasta really go together really well.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 2276 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups medium pasta shells uncooked
  • 1 pound coleslaw mix
  • coleslaw dressing to taste. I used Marzetti coleslaw dressing. Or substitute 1 pound prepared coleslaw for the slaw mix and dressing.
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sweet onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Old Bay Seasoning to taste
  • 2 cups crab meat chopped (imitation is ok)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook per instructions and rinse and drain well.
  • Meanwhile, mix the coleslaw mix and dressing (to taste). Add just enough dressing to get the cabbage wet.
  • Add in the mayonnaise, onion, dill weed and Old Bay. Stir to combine.
  • Add the pasta to the slaw and stir to coat.
  • Gently stir in the crab.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 2276kcalCarbohydrates: 252gProtein: 108gFat: 91gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 3623mgPotassium: 2193mgFiber: 21gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 657IUVitamin C: 191mgCalcium: 428mgIron: 9mg
Keyword crab, pasta salad
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Buffalo Slaw

We absolutely loved this Buffalo slaw. It is no doubt one of our favorite non-traditional slaws. It is creamy, and smooth, thanks to mayo, sour cream and blue cheese crumbles. There’s a great celery crunch. There’s just a hint of Buffalo wing sauce flavor. Served cold, this slaw complements any meal, and especially, something hot off of the grill!

Buffalo Slaw

Nice And Blue Cheesy

If you find that blue cheese is a bit too strong for you, you can substitute Gorgonzola cheese crumbles. This slaw is great with either. But it does need some tang, some funkiness. So don’t leave it out.

This slaw is great by itself. I also like it on top of a grilled chicken sandwich.

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This slaw is the perfect side for our Buffalo hot dogs.

Buffalo Slaw

Buffalo Slaw

Based on a recipe from The Food Network
We absolutely loved this Buffalo slaw. It is no doubt one of our favorite non-traditional slaws. It is creamy, and smooth, thanks to mayo, sour cream and blue cheese crumbles. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 176 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place cabbage mixture into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar and salt
  • Stir in the wing sauce and celery.
  • Add sauce to the cabbage and gently stir or toss until combined.
  • Add crumbles, to taste and stir.

Notes

Great on hot dogs!

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Buffalo, cole slaw, coleslaw
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