Aunt Evelyn's Southern Slaw

Our family's favorite coleslaw. Buttermilk is the secret ingredient!

Aunt Evelyn's Southern Slaw

active time: 5 minutes

total time: 2 hours

makes: 8-10 servings

2       (10 ounce) bags shredded cabbage

1       carrot shredded

1/2    cup sugar

1/2    teaspoon salt

1/4    teaspoon pepper

1/2    cup mayonnaise

1/2    cup buttermilk

2 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 1/2 Tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar

1. Combine cabbage and carrot in a large bowl.

2. Whisk together sugar and the next 6 ingredients and toss with the cabbage and carrot. 

3. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

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The word coleslaw is derived from the Dutch words for cabbage ("kool") and salad ("sla") 

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