Description
Dolly Parton’s Coleslaw is a vibrant and tangy summer side dish that combines crisp cabbage, sweet pickles, and a creamy, slightly sweet dressing. Perfectly chilled and easy to prepare, this coleslaw recipe is an ideal accompaniment for barbecues, picnics, or any warm-weather meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium head cabbage, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely minced
- 1 carrot, minced or grated
- 1/2 bell pepper, minced
Dressing & Seasonings
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dill pickles, minced or 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the minced cabbage, onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Add the sweet pickle juice, white vinegar, minced dill pickles or pickle relish, mayonnaise, sugar, black pepper, and salt. Stir well until all components are evenly distributed and the dressing coats the vegetables completely.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving.
- Serve: After chilling, give the coleslaw a quick stir and serve as a refreshing side dish with your favorite summer meals.
Notes
- For best flavor, prepare the coleslaw a few hours in advance.
- You can adjust the sugar level to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet coleslaw.
- Using sweet pickle juice adds a unique tang that enhances the overall flavor.
- This coleslaw keeps well for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Try adding extra herbs like fresh dill or parsley for a variation in taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dolly Parton coleslaw, summer side dish, creamy coleslaw, barbecue side, picnic salad, easy coleslaw recipe
