CLASSIC CREAMY COLESLAW

The classic slaw. This tangle of cabbage and carrot is dressed with a balance of tangy mustard, mayonnaise, and sour cream.

·         servings: 8

 

Ingredients

·         1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

·         1 tablespoon cider vinegar

·         1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

·         1 tablespoon sugar

·         1 teaspoon coarse salt

·         1/2 cup mayonnaise

·         1/4 cup sour cream

·         1 small green cabbage, (about 1 3/4 pounds), finely shredded

·         2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks or coarsely grated

·         1 small onion, coarsely grated (optional)      

Directions

Whisk together mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a small bowl. Refrigerate dressing, covered, until ready to use, or up to 2 days.

Put cabbage, carrots, and onion (if desired) in a large bowl. Pour in dressing, and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, until slaw begins to soften, 1 to 2 hours. If not using immediately, refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days. Just before serving, toss coleslaw again.