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Red Pimento Salad Dressing

Sure, I love a good oil-and-vinegar dressing. I’ve got a big list of the ones I make regularly. But sometimes, they can be a little strong. This red pimento salad dressing is nice and smooth, yet still classic in taste. It’s a little sweet. And it has a little twist with the subtle flavor of sweet and mild pimentos. Easy to make, this is a great dressing for any salad.

Red Pimento Salad Dressing

Nice-n-Tasty

I found the recipe for this delicious red pimento salad dressing in my copy of the Homemade Salad Dressing and Vinaigrette Cookbook. It is packed with tons of great recipes like this one. I mean tons. It’s a great cookbook to have on hand.

The recipe below makes about 2/3 cup of dressing. In theory, that’d be 2 servings. I liked it so much that I’d call it more about 1.1 servings. I’d make more. There’s nothing worse than not having enough dressing.

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Also try some copycat Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato salad dressing.

Red Pimento Salad Dressing

Red Pimento Salad Dressing

Classic flavor with a little sweetness and peppery goodness.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until well-combined.
  • Alternatively, place all of the ingredients into a jar. Screw a lid on tight and shake until all of the ingredients are combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

Shake/stir again before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 1168mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 404IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword homemade dressing, Italian
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Copycat Ruby Tuesday’s Pasta Salad

There used to be a Ruby Tuesday’s right near our house. Oh how we loved to go there for lunch and hit the salad bar. It was the best salad bar around. Ice cold. Always stocked. And lots and lots of great ingredients. And salads. Well, the restaurant closed years ago unfortunately. But I can still enjoy the memories and tastes. Like with this copycat Ruby Tuesday’s pasta salad. Creamy. Fresh. Cold. Crunchy. A wonderful combination of tastes and textures. And oh so easy.

Copycat Ruby Tuesday's Pasta Salad

Cold. Ice Cold.

I think the key to this copycat Ruby Tuesday’s pasta salad is to serve it cold. Very cold. Not like ‘ice is forming on the pasta’ cold but close to it. Our Ruby Tuesday’s always kept their salad bar crazy cold. They had a salad bar attendant that would walk by every once-in-a-while with a handheld temperature gauge and make sure that every single dish was just right. And well-stocked, too. It was like salad bar heaven. You know it was good when I still think about it all these years later.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my copycat of a classic diner-style chef salad.

Copycat Ruby Tuesday's Pasta Salad

Copycat Ruby Tuesday’s Pasta Salad

Inspired by a recipe from Stress Baking
Easy and delicious!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Get happy time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Pasta Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta per the package instructions. Rinse it with cold water and drain well. Set aside until completely cooled.
  • In a very large bowl, combine the Ranch dressing, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
  • Add the green pepper, ham and peas. Stir.
  • Add in the pasta and stir to combine. Make sure everything gets coated well in the dressing.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Serve cold.

Notes

Stir before serving. If the salad gets too dry, stir in some more Ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 654mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword copycat, pasta salad
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Copycat Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Coleslaw

This copycat Dickey’s Barbecue Pit coleslaw is my kind of coleslaw. Creamy without being too much so. A little vinegary without killing me. And a little sweet without being over-the-top sweet. I can eat it by itself. And I can eat it heaped up on a smoked BBQ chicken sandwich. All day long, too.

Copycat Dickey's Barbecue Pit Coleslaw
Copycat Dickey's Barbecue Pit Coleslaw

Life’s Complicated Enough

This isn’t some high-falutin’ coleslaw recipe. It’s not supposed to be. Just simple, good flavors. And good crunch. I’ve had some good slaws that have lots and lots of ingredients. This ain’t that. You want to change it up, go for it. The most I’d do is maybe add a pinch of celery seed but that’s just because I’m addicted to celery seed in slaws. I don’t think that’d make this copycat Dickey’s Barbecue Pit coleslaw fancy, though. At least, I hope not!

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This slaw reminds me a bit of my copycat of Marzetti’s Classic Original slaw dressing.

Copycat Dickey's Barbecue Pit Coleslaw

Copycat Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Coleslaw

This isn't some high-falutin' coleslaw recipe.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 254 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all but the slaw mix into a medium bowl.
  • Whisk until well-combined.
  • Add the slaw mix and stir until coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Stir again before serving.
Add a few pinches of celery seed for a flavorful twist!

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 487mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword coleslaw, creamy
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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Salad Dressing

I almost passed on making this copycat Outback Steakhouse tangy tomato salad dressing. I’ve made lots of copycats of the dressings from Outback, like their ranch dressing, and I love them. The thought of tomato paste in a dressing made me scratch my head. Made me worry. A bit. Well, all that was for naught because it came out great. More like a French dressing. Or even a tomato soup sorta, but in a dressing format. Still sound odd? It’s not!

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Salad Dressing

Salad Up!

I think this is one of those ‘perfect for a simple salad’ dressings. You know, nothing fancy is required here. Some lettuce. A few other things. No need to spend 30 minutes putting it together. This copycat Outback Steakhouse tangy tomato salad dressing will make it feel fancy. It’ll take that simple salad and make it ‘wow’ with great tomatoey flavor.

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Also try my copycat Outback Steakhouse blue cheese vinaigrette.

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Salad Dressing

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Salad Dressing

A deliciously tomatoey dressing that's French-like but different!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
0 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 31 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar and white vinegar in a large bowl until combined.
  • Pour in the water and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Stir again before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 194mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword dressing, tomato
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Mayonnaise Thousand Island Salad Dressing

My wife is the olive addict in our house. Me, I like them. I like them enough to put them ON my salads. But I’d never put them IN my salad dressing before. That’s why this mayonnaise Thousand Island salad dressing caught my eye. First, I figured she’d love it. And second, it’d satisfy my curiosity about how it would taste. Well, we both ended up happy because this dressing is really very good. It’s different. It’s a great twist on traditional Thousand Island flavors. A brilliant twist.

Mayonnaise Thousand Island Salad Dressing

You’ve Got That Briny Feeling

The salty brininess of the olives adds a lot of flavor to this mayonnaise Thousand Island salad dressing. It’s creamy, smooth and tasty. There’s a lot going on in it. It’s not just one note. Fortunately, it makes a pretty big batch of dressing.

It’s also great for dipping vegetables!

Grating an onion can be kind of a pain. I usually use a Microplane but lately I’ve found myself using my cheese shredder more and more instead. It comes with a grater wheel that grates onions in a second. And of course, I always use it for my cheeses because nothing beats freshly-shredded cheese.

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Also try my blue cheese Thousand Island salad dressing.

Mayonnaise Thousand Island Salad Dressing

Mayonnaise Thousand Island Salad Dressing

Creamy delicious twist on the classic!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Get happy time 20 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 321 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon onion grated
  • 1 tablespoon green bell pepper minced
  • 2 tablespoons green olives pimento-stuffed, minced
  • 1 /4 cup celery diced
  • 1 /2 cup whipping cream
  • 1 large egg hard boiled, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place all but the chopped egg into a blender.
  • Blend for 30 seconds.
  • Transfer to a bowl or resealable container.
  • Gently stir in the chopped hard-boiled egg.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 372mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 635IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword creamy, Thousand Island
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Lexington Coleslaw

Someone asked me the other day if I’d ever had ketchup in a coleslaw. I gave them the same look you’re making right now. No way. Nope. Never. That’s nuts. Then along came this Lexington coleslaw. It contains ketchup. Yep. And you know what? It’s crazy good! What a tangy, delicious twist it brings to a slaw. This is totally different and totally great!

Lexington Coleslaw

Welcome To Different

Ketchup actually adds a lot to this slaw. I won’t say that this Lexington coleslaw is quite your ‘standard’ slaw without it. It’s decent enough. But the ketchup, that tomato flavor, is perfect. The chili powder is different, too. With a nice vinegar hit, it’s not a creamy slaw. It’s more in-your-face. And it has a little kick too that kinda sneaks up on you. This is a great slaw. It’s wonderful as a side, but really great heaped on top of grilled hot dogs or a pulled pork sandwich!

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Also try my easy Mexican coleslaw.

Lexington Coleslaw

Lexington Coleslaw

Tangy coleslaw with a kick!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 58 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place slaw mix in a large bowl.
  • Place vinegar and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan and stir.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mix and stir to coat.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Stir again before serving. 
Store leftovers in the fridge and serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 397mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword coleslaw, tangy
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Spicy Firecracker Coleslaw

I am a huge fish-and-chips fan. So when we recently ate at the Aquarium Restaurant in the Opry Mills shopping center in Nashville, Tennessee, that’s what I ordered. And of course I had it with slaw on the side. But not any ordinary slaw. This one had some kick. A spicy kick. And the dressing was different. Deeper. Tastier. After a few tastes it occurred to me that it was a balsamic vinaigrette. “Perfect!” I thought. And as soon as we got home, I made an almost-copycat just-as-great spicy firecracker slaw! Same great kick, same great vinaigrette!

Spicy Firecracker Coleslaw

A Slaw With A Spicy Kick

My version of spicy firecracker slaw is very close to the one we had at the Aquarium Restaurant. I think theirs was made with a white balsamic vinegar, which I didn’t have. I had to substitute dark, which of course made my slaw darker. I also added a spicy mustard, which I’m not sure the original contained. I think so, so I added it. Either way, theirs is great. And mine is great. So no one is wrong!

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Also try my tangy coleslaw.

Spicy Firecracker Coleslaw

Spicy Firecracker Coleslaw

Yeah, it's spicy!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 207 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place everything except for the coleslaw mix into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let cool completely.
  • Add the slaw mix to a medium bowl.
  • Drizzle with the sauce and toss or stir to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 324mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword coleslaw, spicy
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Homestyle Garlic Ranch Salad Dressing

When I first read over the recipe for homestyle garlic ranch salad dressing I thought it all sounded good. Except one thing. Onion? In my ranch dressing? I was hesitant. Was it a typo? Well, I hoped for the best and made it as it was written anyways. And boy, am I ever glad I did. This is easily one of the best dressings I’ve ever had, nevertheless had.

Homestyle Garlic Ranch Salad Dressing

Ranch. Ish.

On the surface this homestyle garlic ranch salad dressing seems like a normal ranch dressing. It has the same consistency. Smells like ranch (yes I smell my dressings). Looks like ranch. But the onion adds a flavor that really makes it different and amazing.

No Rushing.

When I first made this and tasted it I found the onion to be crunchy and almost overpowering. I hoped for the best, putting in the fridge overnight to get happy. And it got happy. And I got happy. The onion softens and flavors the dressing perfectly.

I try to exercise control when I serve dressings for my salads. I use these little dipping cups to help stop me from just pouring it on. Well you can tell from my picture that it would’ve been impossible to put any more in my cup. I wanted more, that’s for sure.

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Also try my avocado ranch salad dressing.

Homestyle Garlic Ranch Salad Dressing

Homestyle Garlic Ranch Salad Dressing

Delicious Ranch dressing with a hint of garlic and onion.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Stir before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword creamy, Ranch
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Easy Mexican Coleslaw

I’m going to tell the truth. It wasn’t my idea to make this easy Mexican coleslaw. My wife came across this recipe and added it to our ‘to-do list’. I was pessimistic about it. What? Beans in a coleslaw? Lime juice? Taco seasoning? “What the heck is this?”, I thought. Well, she went and made it. And I had it. And I loved it! I should’ve known better than to doubt her!

Easy Mexican Coleslaw

Different And Delicious

I ended up loving this easy Mexican coleslaw. A lot. So many different flavors and textures. There’s absolutely nothing boring about this slaw. This is slaw reimagined. At a new level. So, I’m sorry. I was wrong thinking this wouldn’t be a fantastic dish because it was. It feels and tastes so fresh. With a spicy, southwestern twist unlike any other slaw I’ve had or made. This is a great side dish. And it’s great on tacos (especially shrimp and beef!) too!

Lots of… Stuff

Oh I know the ingredient list for this 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 easy Asian coleslaw.

Easy Mexican Coleslaw

Easy Mexican Coleslaw

A creamy, delicious southwestern-inspired slaw!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • â…” cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning use spicy seasoning for a spicier slaw
  • 14 ounces coleslaw mix with carrots
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 15.25 ounce black beans rinsed, drained
  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels grilled or roasted, you can use canned instead
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and taco seasoning in a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl, stir the coleslaw mix, bell pepper, tomatoes, beans, corn, jalapeno and cilantro.
  • Add the coleslaw, bell pepper, tomatoes, beans, corn, jalapeno and cilantro to a large bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise mixture to the slaw and stir until well combined.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

I used two ears of fresh corn. I husked them and placed them on a hot grill, turning often, until they were roasted. I let them cool then cut off the kernels. If you wish to use canned (drained well) or frozen (thawed) corn kernels. If you like your corn roasted, spread them out onto a baking sheet and place under the oven broiler. Keep an eye on them and remove as soon as they start to show a little char.
Stir the slaw before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 415mgPotassium: 606mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1271IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword coleslaw, Mexican
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Easy Asian Coleslaw

I wanted a good, lighter side dish for my Asian-inspired dinner. Something easy but still delicious. Something that can sit proudly alongside my orange chicken without playing second fiddle. This easy Asian coleslaw was a real winner. Crunchy. Just the right amount of sesame oil. And tons of good fresh stuff.

Easy Asian Coleslaw

Come On, Get Happy

You can serve this easy Asian coleslaw as soon as you add the dressing to it and give it a toss. It’s great right then and there. But it’s also great after sitting in the fridge overnight. I rather prefer it that way as the cabbage and onion soak up that delicious dressing.

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I’ve made this coleslaw several times. The crunchy texture and wonderful dressing are a real winner. It’s not only great served as a side dish, but also on top of pulled pork sandwiches!

Also try my copycat Hard Rock Cafe coleslaw.

Easy Asian Coleslaw

Easy Asian Coleslaw

A quick-to-make Asian-inspired slaw that's sure to satisfy!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8
Calories 127 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the coleslaw

  • 1 bunch green onions sliced
  • 32 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1 small red onion sliced thin

For the dressing

Instructions
 

For the coleslaw

  • Combine all of the coleslaw ingredients in a large bowl.

For the dressing

  • Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the slaw mix and toss to coat.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.05gSodium: 718mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword Asian, coleslaw
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