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Title: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: Tailgating is my game on April 28, 2016, 01:50:03 PM
I know there are many others but these seem to be the big three as sides. Garden salad(s) are popular but I consider it to be part of the main meal.  The other three are more of a side dish to summer food.
My favorite in order are 1) Macaroni salad, 2) potato salad & 3) coleslaw.

I also realize that there are many varieties of the above especially potato salad & Mac salad (I love Tuna & mac). But the one I am having the most trouble with is coleslaw at the moment. Maybe my taste buds have changed but I can’t find/make a good coleslaw now.

It was my favorite at one time so something has changed. I like it with mayo but not too much, sweet but not too sweet, tangy but not too tangy. I just can’t find good coleslaw anymore. In fact, the best I have had was one I made with store bought dressing so this is not saying much.

What I find even at good restaurants is that they are very bland or way too tangy/acid for my taste. I guess if I could describe the slaw I grew up with is it was a little sweet with mayo something that is missing from today’s slaw.

When I go out it is too bland or too sweet or too tangy. Years ago most slaw was good so have health concerns made people tame it down or is it me. ??? ??? ??? ???

Any good recipes home or store bought would be appreciated.  Also, anyone else having the same problem or should I go see a shrink ;) ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: Hub on April 28, 2016, 02:09:06 PM
Here's a recipe I've made countless times and most folks really like because it has depth and force -- it isn't bland.  Great side dish with barbeque.  The best part is you can "fine tune" it to your tastes very easily because it doesn't have many ingredients -- adjust the amounts of what's there rather than add other stuff:

Hub's Southwestern Style Slaw


This is not a ground-up, minced slaw more typical of the southeast and designed to go with pulled or chopped pork.  Rather, it is a robust side dish with zing and crunch designed to accompany ribs, brisket, or chicken.

The original slaw, which I reverse-engineered to create this recipe, was served at the old 99 Drive-In just off Route 66 in Stroud, Oklahoma and was the creation of the proprietors, Lewis and Alene Flemming.  It has both a Kansas City and a Texas influence to it and was a real favorite with their customers for decades.

Ingredients:

16 oz. bag slaw mix (shredded red & green cabbage + carrots)
2 Tsp Kosher salt
1 Heaping TBsp sugar or Splenda
2 Heaping Tsp garlic powder
2 Heaping Tsp onion powder
1/4 Cup cider vinegar
1/3 Cup Helman's Mayonaise

Preparation:

Mix dry ingredients first and sprinkle over slaw mix, then add vinegar and mayo. Stir thoroughly.  Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (actually its better the next day!). Serves 4.

Notes:

Recipe can be multiplied – 2X on up will taste the same.

This will stay crisp in the refrigerator for several days but the red cabbage will bleed a bit and tinge the slaw slightly pink.  The garlic and onion flavors will intensify with age.

A seeded, deveined, finely chopped jalapeno pepper is a great addition – adds no heat, but another flavor dimension.
Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: Tailgating is my game on April 28, 2016, 02:17:32 PM
Here's a recipe I've made countless times and most folks really like because it has depth and force -- it isn't bland.  Great side dish with barbeque.  The best part is you can "fine tune" it to your tastes very easily because it doesn't have many ingredients -- adjust the amounts of what's there rather than add other stuff:

Hub's Southwestern Style Slaw


This is not a ground-up, minced slaw more typical of the southeast and designed to go with pulled or chopped pork.  Rather, it is a robust side dish with zing and crunch designed to accompany ribs, brisket, or chicken.

The original slaw, which I reverse-engineered to create this recipe, was served at the old 99 Drive-In just off Route 66 in Stroud, Oklahoma and was the creation of the proprietors, Lewis and Alene Flemming.  It has both a Kansas City and a Texas influence to it and was a real favorite with their customers for decades.

Ingredients:

16 oz. bag slaw mix (shredded red & green cabbage + carrots)
2 Tsp Kosher salt
1 Heaping TBsp sugar or Splenda
2 Heaping Tsp garlic powder
2 Heaping Tsp onion powder
1/4 Cup cider vinegar
1/3 Cup Helman's Mayonaise

Preparation:

Mix dry ingredients first and sprinkle over slaw mix, then add vinegar and mayo. Stir thoroughly.  Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (actually its better the next day!). Serves 4.

Notes:

Recipe can be multiplied – 2X on up will taste the same.

This will stay crisp in the refrigerator for several days but the red cabbage will bleed a bit and tinge the slaw slightly pink.  The garlic and onion flavors will intensify with age.

A seeded, deveined, finely chopped jalapeno pepper is a great addition – adds no heat, but another flavor dimension.


Hub Thanks so much it sounds great! I will make it. I am bookmarking now! :) I love the mayo % part! ;D ;D
Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: Pam Gould on April 28, 2016, 06:03:56 PM
I always add a tablespoon or more to taste of horseradish to mine..really helps out the flavor and takes some of the sweet away. I like the Marzetti slaw dressing, not too spicy or sweet, and I don't use a whole jar either..too smushy.  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: tailfeathers on April 28, 2016, 08:47:02 PM
Here's the best coleslaw recipe I've found and it couldn't be simpler. Had some with supper in fact.
Crunchy Bacon Coleslaw
3/4 cup mayo, I only use Hellman's
1 T sugar
1.5 t cider vinegar
1 bag coleslaw mix
1/2 lb bacon browned and crumbled
1/3 cup chopped peanuts
Combine dressing ingredients and toss with cabbage, bacon and chopped peanuts.
Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: Tailgating is my game on April 28, 2016, 11:41:33 PM
Here's the best coleslaw recipe I've found and it couldn't be simpler. Had some with supper in fact.
Crunchy Bacon Coleslaw
3/4 cup mayo, I only use Hellman's
1 T sugar
1.5 t cider vinegar
1 bag coleslaw mix
1/2 lb bacon browned and crumbled
1/3 cup chopped peanuts
Combine dressing ingredients and toss with cabbage, bacon and chopped peanuts.

Boy that sounds good also  I agree on hellmans
Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: Smokin Don on April 28, 2016, 11:56:25 PM
I have had a lot of coleslaws and still partial to my wife's. I shred the cabbage fine and she just uses Marzetti's Slaw dressing and a little sugar. Don
Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: CDN Smoker on April 29, 2016, 04:52:37 AM
This is a great one to Book mark, Thank You ;D
Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: TentHunteR on April 29, 2016, 10:06:28 AM
This might seem strange, but for me the type of slaw depends on what it's going with.

For fish - I prefer a creamy slaw.
For BBQ - I prefer a German or North Carolina style slaw (N.C. style is a like German slaw with some hot sauce and/or red pepper added).
For chicken - I like either kind, but leans towards creamy.



For creamy coleslaw here's what I make.  It's basically the same same dressing I use for Macaroni Salad, with celery seed and/or black pepper added. Scale it to suit your needs.

Creamy Coleslaw Dressing:
1 cup Mayo
2 tsp. Prepared Yellow or Brown Mustard
3 TBS Vinegar
3 Tbs Sugar
1 tsp Paprika
1/8 - 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste

Optional: 1/4 tsp celery seed and/or course Black Pepper






German style slaw is VERY popular in my home town, Barberton, which considers itself the chicken dinner capital of the world.

This is very typical of is what you will find in the chicken dinner houses here:

Barberton Chicken House Cole Slaw

1 1/4 lb (about 8 cups) Cabbage, shredded or chopped  (for this I prefer chopped)
1/8 - 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
3/4 C. Vinegar, white distilled
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil  (this can be reduced to 1/4 cup if you prefer)
1/3 cup + 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar

Directions:
Place cabbage into large bowl sprinkle a dash of salt and combine. Set aside. In a shaker container or small bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Whisk or shake to combine well. Pour over cabbage and toss well to coat cabbage. Refrigerate until well chilled.

Number of Servings: 16

Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: Smokin Don on April 29, 2016, 11:34:48 AM
I have made Billy Merrill's version of The Skylight Inn's slaw several times and I do like it!
http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=15506.0
Don
Title: Re: The three big summer side salads...Coleslaw, Potato & Macaroni
Post by: Tailgating is my game on April 29, 2016, 12:04:31 PM
Thanks folks & pam for the horseradish idea  ;D

I guess it is the creamy slaw I like best & I just can't find it out anymore. I also need to find this Marzetti  dressing. It will be a fun summer in my kitchen/lab