Name: Grandma Johnston’s Coleslaw
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 Tbsp. mayonnaise; ½ cups white sugar; ¼ cups white vinegar; 1 medium cabbage, finely shredded

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Grandma Johnston’s Coleslaw

Recipe by Mike Johnston, Savory Spice founder

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This family recipe from Savory Spice founder Mike Johnston yields a classic, addictive cole slaw that makes the perfect summer side. It's the slaw he remembers his grandma making when the family would visit her in southern Illinois.

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Serves 6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients

6 Tbsp. mayonnaise ½ cups white sugar ¼ cups white vinegar 1 medium cabbage, finely shredded

1 tsp. Celery Seeds (optional)

1 tsp. Dutch Blue Poppy Seeds (optional)

Directions

Place the mayo, sugar and vinegar in a pint jar; seal and shake vigorously until combined. Working in a large bowl, pour dressing over shredded cabbage and toss to combine. Add seeds (if using) and toss again. Refrigerate for 30 min. to let the flavors develop. Serve cold or at room temperature.