pennsylvania dutch coleslaw

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

Sometimes it's nice to have a non-mayonnaise cole slaw like this one from Lizzie's Amish Cookbook. Interestingly, "coleslaw" comes from the Dutch "koolsla" meaning cabbage salad. Also, kohl is a German word for cabbage. Cook time is chilling time.

(3 ratings)
yield 8 -12
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For pennsylvania dutch coleslaw

  • 1 lg
    cabbage, shredded
  • 1 c
    celery, chopped
  • 1/2 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • DRESSING
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2-3/4 c
    vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    celery seed
  • 1/2 tsp
    mustard seed
  • 2 tsp
    salt, or to taste

How To Make pennsylvania dutch coleslaw

  • 1
    Mix veggies together in large bowl.
  • 2
    Mix dressing ingredients together and pour over veggies.
  • 3
    Stir together gently, chill for at least 2 hours to let flavors blend together before serving.
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