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Classic Coleslaw Dressing

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

4.7

(57)

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If you're craving the traditional picnic favorite, try this recipe, which makes enough to dress 8-9 cups of shredded cabbage and vegetables.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced onion
3 tablespoons minced dill pickle
2 tablespoons pickle brine
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared white horseradish
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl to blend. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

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