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Nancy’s Coleslaw

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8 or more

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 medium green cabbage, cored and shredded

Preparation

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the onion and sugar and let stand for 30 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, salt, and celery seed and add to the onion mixture. Pour the mixture into a jar with a tight lid. Shake the jar to blend the dressing. Put the cabbage in a large serving bowl and add the onions, pour on the dressing, and toss well. Do not overdress.

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