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Super No-Mayo Coleslaw Recipe
We LOVE the old recipes and this one has been in my index card box for about 30 years.
You’re going to enjoy this super no mayo coleslaw with a nice bite from the cider vinegar and plenty of flavor from pimentos, onion and chopped green pepper.
I love this simple slaw and every time I make it, I wonder why I don’t make it more often! This’s so simple and enjoyed by all who give it a try.
The grated onion, chopped pimentos and bell pepper elevate the flavors beyond plain cabbage slaw, and the apple cider vinegar provides a tasty tang in every bite.
I still have the old hand-written recipe card given to me by a dear friend when I was first married. If you ask me, index card recipes still have plenty of value, hang on to them! How else would I be able to keep my favorite recipes for more than 30+ years?!
Not everybody has a blog – haha. And now I’ve shared it here for you to try too. But be sure to print the recipe and save it, you never know when you’ll want to make it again someday.
Other than a little prep-work, this simple no mayo coleslaw comes together in a matter of minutes all in one bowl.
Stir together everything except the cabbage, then toss the chopped or shredded cabbage in with the dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve; that’s it! This slaw is ready to eat when made, but is even better the next day after it’s marinated for a while.
That makes this Super no-mayo Coleslaw great for picnics, parties and family events. Anything made ahead of time is a winner in my book, but especially one that tastes fresh and delicious too.
If you’re looking for a great traditional creamy Coleslaw, be sure to try our tried and true recipe.
This vinegar based no mayo coleslaw goes great as a side with so many different main course recipes.
It’s absolutely terrific on BBQ sandwiches, and as a crunchy bite in just about any kind of taco. I especially love it scooped on our Sriracha Gilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos. If you’re like me, no hot dog will ever be complete without a pile-o-slaw and some mustard too!
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Super Coleslaw
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped pimento
- 1 teaspoon grated sweet onion
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 3 cups thin sliced or chopped cabbage
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients from the salt through the green bell pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir or whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cabbage and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. May be made a day ahead. Garnish with fresh ground black pepper before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Pick up a few pimentos from the olive bar in your local grocery store if you don’t want to buy a whole jar.
Nutrition
Here are a few more of our favorite summer salads great for potlucks and dinners on the deck.
English Pea Salad is a wonderful, hearty side dish loaded with hard cooked eggs, a little bacon, (because everything’s better with bacon) minced red onion, and cheddar cheese all blended together with a creamy dressing.
Creamy Potato Salad – an easy crowd pleaser perfect for BBQ’s and potlucks, and always a family favorite!
Easy Pasta Salad with Zesty Italian Dressing ~ packed with flavor and crispy fresh broccoli then marinated with a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect picnic fare and leftovers are the best!
Cabbage is an amazing vegetable and I love finding new ways to enjoy it.
If you do too, you’ll want to check out these delicious recipes from some of the best bloggers around!
Who doesn’t love this crunchy, savory Broccoli Slaw Recipe? No doubt it’s the kind of side dish that always disappears first at pot-lucks.
And finally, this Spicy Mexican Slaw with Lime and Cilantro sounds like a real winner!
Cathy Jones
Thank you for this recipe. I’m normally a creamy coleslaw person, but I’m trying recipes that are more healthy these days. This slaw was excellent! I used red bell pepper because I didn’t have pimentos. I’m staying away from processed sugar right now, so I substituted maple syrup for the sugar and the slaw was still great! I’ll definitely keep this recipe on my menu for the future.
Tricia Buice
Thanks for the feedback Cathy! This is such a delicious side dish perfect with just about anything. Great substitutions!
Susan
I remember when we always used dry mustard in recipes rather than prepared mustard 🙂 Sometimes the oldies are still the goodies! I love slaws and they make such a nice side for BBQ in the summer.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Susan – we just can’t get enough of this stuff! I’ve been making it regularly. That apple cider vinegar is so good for you too!
Gerlinde
I love coleslaw without mayonnaise. Yours looks delicious.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Gerlinde – we can’t stop making this slaw!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Awesome! I am not a fan of mayo…this is perfect for my lunch with some homemade bread and grilled chicken 🙂 Geez..now I am so HUNGRY!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Angie – I could eat this everyday.
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
I have much always preferred no-mayo coleslaw to the creamy version and yours looks like a perfect version of it 🙂
Tricia Buice
Thanks Jennifer 😉
KalynsKitchen
I am a huge fan of slaw of every kind, and I know I’d love this one too! Thanks for the shout-out for my Spicy Mexican Slaw too!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Kalyn!
Judy
Sliced cabbage holds up better than the little pieces in bags of pre-made slaw. They stay crispy instead of rubbery.
Tricia Buice
Cabbage is very hearty – thanks Judy.
Pam
This sounds like a great slaw recipe, Tricia! I was expecting it to be loaded with sugar, but what a nice surprise that it isn’t! Thanks for sharing! take care
Tricia Buice
Thanks Pam – you too!
John / Kitchen Riffs
I buy those tiny pimento jars — about enough in them to garnish most recipes. Anyway, this is such a terrific dish! I do like creamy coleslaw, but make mine with a vinaigrette-style sauce I’d say 95% of the time. Just so good. And yours looks excellent — thanks.
Tricia Buice
I love all kinds of slaw too John. It’s such a great crunchy bite with loads of flavor. Hope you’re having a wonderful summer!
monique
I love vinegar based slaws Tricia!
Tricia Buice
Me too Monique – thanks!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
I always have a jar of pimentos in my pantry but never thought of adding them to cole slaw so thanks for the inspiration.
Tricia Buice
Me too Karen – thank you!
sue @theviewfromgreatisland
This looks so perfectly crunchy, which is just the way I like my slaw, great classic recipe Tricia, pinning and sharing it all over today!
Tricia Buice
Thanks so much for sharing Sue – and I know you’d love this recipe.
Chris Scheuer
If I was a guest at your house I would probably eat my weight in this delicious slaw. (Just so you know to make a double batch if I ever show up.) It looks and sound amazing!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Chris – come on by and we’ll eat some slaw 😉