making coleslaw

[pink21]

want to make my own coleslaw this year what do you put in yours.
How long would a home made batch keep for?

Thanks

[ummmm]

I finely cut white cabbage and onion. Then grate some carrots. Salt and pepper and a mix of mayo and salad cream to taste. I find just mayo is a bit too sickly.

You can add whatever else you like after that. Raisins, cheese, a touch of garlic.

[luxury]

Hi Pink21,

Shredded cabbage, finely sliced red or white onion, grated carrots...grated pepper, a sprinkle of mustard powder (1/2 tsp) and mix in with mayonnaise. I also add sliced red pepper and raisins sometimes.... maybe some tinned mandarin pieces... celery.... and apple.

If I add fruit, it doesn't last long because the fruit (apple) discolours....

otherwise a couple of daysin the fridge :)

L. x

[barb1314]

Grated celeriac is also lovely to add to the traditional onion,cabbage and carrots.We make it fresh at work and it has a 7 day shelf life but would go a little longer.It tends to get a little watery.