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Almost Home Made Cole Slaw Recipe Recipe

Upgrade your store-bought coleslaw into a vibrant, flavorful sensation! This 'almost homemade' recipe adds crunchy peanuts and zesty cilantro to create a sweet, salty, and surprisingly addictive side dish. Perfect for potlucks, or repurpose leftovers into delicious wraps – rave reviews guaranteed! This easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 275.1 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Almost Home Made Cole Slaw Recipe 83

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almost Home Made Cole Slaw Recipe

  • 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus 3-4 sprigs for garnish
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Almost Home Made Cole Slaw Recipe

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 (16-ounce) bag of store-bought coleslaw.
  2. Add 1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Mix well, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Garnish with 3-4 whole cilantro sprigs arranged attractively on top, creating a ‘flower’ effect.
  4. For a bonus treat, use leftover coleslaw and any cooked meat (chicken, pork, beef) in flour tortillas for a quick and nutritious lunch or snack!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g

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