I do love a cold, creamy coleslaw. Nothing fancy. And maybe a little vinegary kick. But not much. This diner-style coleslaw is my kind of slaw. Perfect on a hot day, for lunch or dinner. Perfect on a cool day too. And crazy easy to make. This slaw reminds me of the ones you’d find in the glass cases in the diners of old. The ones with the sliding doors. Made early that morning, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled to perfection! I have memories of the waitress taking my order, calling it into the kitchen. Usually a burger. Classic diner burger, with French fries. And then she’d reach into that fridge and grab a bowl of slaw. Covered in plastic wrap. Made fresh that morning. I’d start on the slaw while I waited for the rest of my meal. Most of the time, the slaw would be long gone by the time the burger and fries arrived!
Nice And Creamy
You can use your favorite mayonnaise in this recipe. Just don’t use wimpy stuff. Even though this diner-style coleslaw isn’t complicated, better ingredients make for a better slaw. My memories of diner food are good. I don’t want them ruined by making less-than-wonderful copycats of the food I enjoyed at them! And whatever you do, don’t use ‘lite’ ingredients. This isn’t the time for that.
I didn’t have white balsamic vinegar on hand. I knew I didn’t want to use regular ole balsamic vinegar. Though it’d add the same flavor, it’d discolor the slaw. That wouldn’t be good. I used apple cider vinegar instead and the slaw came out fantastic. Problem solved!
I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.
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Also try my Memphis-style coleslaw.
Diner-Style Coleslaw
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or substitute apple cider or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice you can use bottled
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 28 ounces classic coleslaw mix 2 14-ounce bags
- 2 tablespoons parsley optional. chopped.
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together everything except for the slaw mix.
- Add the slaw mix and stir to coat.
- Sprinkle with the parsley (if using) and stir.
Notes
Nutrition
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