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!

Also try my easy Mexican coleslaw.

Lexington Coleslaw

Lexington Coleslaw

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

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!

Also try my tangy coleslaw.

Spicy Firecracker Coleslaw

Spicy Firecracker Coleslaw

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

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
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!