Freeze Coleslaw

Prep: 90 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Freeze Coleslaw offers a convenient way to enjoy a crunchy, tangy salad anytime. This make-ahead dish combines shredded cabbage, celery, green pepper, and carrots in a sweet and vinegary dressing, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick side dishes. Its refreshing flavors appeal to all ages and occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 c sugar
  • 1 c vinegar
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 4 medium stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix cabbage and salt; let stand for 1 hour.
  2. Heat sugar, vinegar, water, and celery seed to boil in a 1-quart saucepan.
  3. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Cool the mixture to lukewarm.
  5. Drain the cabbage; stir in chopped celery, green pepper, carrots, and onion.
  6. Stir the vinegar mixture into the cabbage mixture.
  7. Spoon into three 1-pint freeze containers.
  8. Cover and label; freeze up to 1 month.
  9. Eight hours before serving, place in refrigerator to thaw.
  10. Drain well before serving.
  11. Garnish with sliced pimiento-stuffed olives.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

209 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.1g 8% DV
Total Fat 4.1g 5% DV
Carbs 40.7g 15% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 15.9g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9941.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 872.3mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 866.8mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 34.8mg 39% DV
Calcium 95mg 7% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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