NON MAYO COLE SLAW

[BAIT956]

I was going to ask this in the salad post, but it has gotten quite long and I thought this might deserve its own spot.

I am a fan of mayo type slaw, but lately I have been experimenting with non-mayo types. Can't seem to get it just right.

Looking for a crunchy vinegar/sweet taste with anything else added which may enhance the flavor. Any ideas will be appreciated.

[picksbigwagon]

I added one to the summer salad one, uses asian salad dressing and broccoli slaw

[KEN W]

I learned from my mother.....Great if you like a tang and not sweet.

Cabbage,Equal parts of sour cream and vineger,salt and pepper.

[jmd1]

My grandmother use to make a vinegar/sugar coleslaw that i wish i could duplicate. I can still taste it if i think about it. No mayo, she used white sugar in the vinegar to take some of the bite out of it. Man it was so good. I will have to ask mom if she has a true recipe.

[reinhard1]

Asian Style Slaw

1 bunch [6 large] scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

2 16 oz bags coleslaw mix

1 small red onion

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 tbls grated fresh ginger

2 tbls white vinegar

2 tbls dark brown sugar

2 tsp sesame oil

2 tsp sesame seeds

1 tsp salt

20 grinds of black pepper or to you taste

rough up the scallion slices a little with your fingers so all the little layers of the scallion whites seperate. toss the coleslaw mix or both kinds of cabbage, the red onion and scallions together in a large bowl until everthing is mixed well. you can make this part a day in advance as long as it's refrigerated.

before serving, simply bring the slaw back to room temperature, make the dressing and toss. stir the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl until blended, then pour over the vegetables. serve within 1 hour of dressing or the cabbage will get wilty and sad. good luck.

[hockeybc69]

LOVE this one. Should fit exactly what you are looking for BAIT956!

RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

1 head Napa Chinese cabbage, shredded

5 green onions, chopped (tops included)

1/2 c. butter

1 (2 1/2 oz.) pkg. Ramen noodles, broken

1/2 c. sesame seeds

1/2 c. almonds

DRESSING:

3/4 c. sugar

3/4 c. salad oil or olive oil

2 tbsp. soy sauce

1/2 c. red wine vinegar

Shred cabbage and combine with onions. Set aside. Brown noodles, sesame seeds and almonds in butter and drain on paper towel. Mix dressing and chill. Assemble approximately 20 minutes before serving.

[reinhard1]

love the taste of napa cabbage [i use it for kimchie as well]. gona give this one a whirl also. kind of a junkie for Asian foods. good luck.

[hockeybc69]

My wife usually just gets the pre shredded general cabbage in a bag for this.

you are gonna love it!

[BAIT956]

Thanks for all the good ideas. I will give them a go.

A few days ago, after a bit of urging, I got a recipe from a friend of mine, with some different twists. I had her slaw last year and have been trying to duplicate it, without success. Never would have figured it out.

Slaw, like many dishes, is a matter of individual taste, this suits mine to a "T".

A head of cabbage or a bag of slaw mix

1 cup diced celery

1/2 cup cut green onions

1/2 cup cut radishes

1/2 of a green pepper (chopped fine)

teaspoon salt

Soak in chopped ice for at least and hour

Heat to boiling---

1/2 cup cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar

1/2 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 tsp mustard seed

1 tsp celery seed

pour over drained cabbage while hot, place covered in container in refrigerator until cooled. Will keep a couple of weeks.

[reinhard1]

i'll have to try this one. never soaked the vegies in ice water before. thanks. good luck.

[BAIT956]

I'm guessing that soaking the cabbage in ice keeps it crispy after you pour the hot mix over it. Anyway, it stays crispy and tastes great. Let me know how you like it Reinhard.

[reinhard1]

that's what i was thinking as well. i am going to try it this weekend. waiting for my new grandaughter to be born so all my meals so far are planned to be quick ones, but i want to do this with full preperation. good luck.