Sweet Restaurant Slaw
This sweet, creamy coleslaw tastes just like the coleslaw served at popular fried chicken or fish restaurants. It’s perfect as a side for BBQ, burgers, or sandwiches.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 200 kcal
- 1 16 oz bag coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- ⅔ cup creamy salad dressing such as Miracle Whip
- ½ cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Combine coleslaw mix and onion: In a large bowl, mix together the coleslaw mix and diced onion.
Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the creamy salad dressing, white sugar, vegetable oil, white vinegar, poppy seeds, and salt until well blended.
Toss the slaw: Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Substitute mayonnaise for a tangier dressing if desired.
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Add shredded carrots or chopped celery for extra crunch.
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Pairs well with fried chicken, fish, or BBQ sandwiches.
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Keyword coleslaw, sweet slaw, side dish, BBQ, fried chicken, fish, sandwiches