My Favorite Coleslaw

⅔ lg. head of green cabbage
½ med. head of purple cabbage
4 green onions - sliced thin
1 lg. carrot - shredded
½ c sliced or slivered almonds
⅓ c craisins

⅓ c salad vinegar
½ c poppy seed dressing
½ t ground black pepper
a sprinkle of sea salt
¾-1 t dry dill weed

My sister got me started on this dressing.  She likes it on regular salads.  I ate it that way a couple times, but it was a little sweet.  Then, I realized. . .This would be a PERFECT coleslaw dressing!!  I've tied others, even those called Coleslaw Dressing that look similar, but they're not as good.  One I also like, if you can't find the Brianna's brand, is Kraft's Poppy Seed Dressing, but lately I haven't seen it in the grocery store.  Meanwhile, no more experimenting.  I won't mess with 'perfect!'


Slice the cabbage really thin, into a big glass bowl.  Add the remaining ingredients, toss, add dressing - made separately, or just added to the vegetables.  Toss well again and chill a half hour before serving.  I didn't think I had almonds or craisins but wanted to make this anyway.  I stopped for a couple minutes, did a quick search, and found them after I took the initial picture.  They add good crunch and sweetness.


This is such a nice, simple cabbage salad!  It goes well with a heavier, hot main dish.  The temperature and flavor contrast creates a nice balance.  Hope you like this one as much as I do. . .Lin

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