Picnic Coleslaw

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 16 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
I usually prepare this distinctive, colorful coleslaw for picnics, block parties and potlucks. No matter where I take this tasty dish, people are always asking for the recipe. The bacon adds rich flavor to the fresh crisp carrots and cabbage. Plus, it travels well. —Karen Page, St. Louis, Missouri

Ingredients

  • 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 12 green onions with tips, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, bacon and onions. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, mix vinegar, oil, sugar and salt; shake well. Just before serving, pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss.
I usually prepare this distinctive, colorful coleslaw for picnics, block parties and potlucks. No matter where I take this tasty dish, people are always asking for the recipe. The bacon adds rich flavor to the fresh crisp carrots and cabbage. Plus, it travels well. —Karen Page, St. Louis, Missouri
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