Classic Creamy Cole Slaw

A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition

Crisp shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a smooth, tangy‑sweet creamy dressing. A cool, crunchy side with familiar flavor students enjoy.

Classic Creamy Cole Slaw

Ingredients:

DRESSING

  • 3 lbs Mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup Mustard, dijon
  • 3/4 cup Vinegar, apple cider
  • 3/4 cup Sugar, granulated
  • 1/4 cup Spice, celery, seed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Spice, onion, powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Salt, kosher

SLAW

  • 5 lbs Cabbage, green, raw
  • 2 lbs Cabbage, red, raw
  • 2 lbs Carrots, raw

Steps:

DAY PRIOR TO SERVICE: Slaw Dressing

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, onion powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Store the dressing, wrapped, labeled, and dated in the cooler overnight. This allows the flavors to develop and combine.
  3. Hold at 41°F or below.

DAY PRIOR TO SERVICE: Slaw Prep

  1. Wash all cabbage and carrots under, cool, running water.
  2. Peel, trim, and shred carrots. Trim, core, and thinly shred cabbages.
  3. To shred large quantities of cabbage use the Robot Coupe with slicer attachment.

  4. Combine the shredded cabbages and carrots in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Store the cabbage and carrot mix, wrapped, labeled, and dated in the cooler overnight.
  6. Hold at 41°F or below.

DAY OF SERVICE:

  1. Pour dressing over the cabbage and carrot mix. Gently stir to fully coat the slaw in dressing.
  2. Place the slaw into 4-inch skinny pans or 4-inch half hotel pans for service.
  3. Cold hold, covered, for service.
  4. Hold at 41°F or below.

  5. Serving is 1/2 cup. Use a #8 disher or 4 oz spoodle to serve.
  6. This slaw holds well and does not need to be batched for service.

Recipe Details

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Meal Components:

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Vegetable Other

Crediting Information

  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Other

HACCP Category:

Process #1 (No Cook)

Yield:

101

Portion Size:

1/2 cup

Nutrition Information:

Nutrient Amount Unit
Calories: 77 cal
Saturated Fat: <1 g
Total Fat: 5.3 g
Sodium: 199 mg