Curried Coleslaw

Oh summer, bringing heaps of sunshine and barbeque invites galore.  Don’t get me wrong, I love barbequing with family and friends, however, I am done with the same-old potato salad and coleslaw side dishes!  They all seem to taste the same – bland and loaded with carbs (and I still eat it – hating myself after every bite). 

A couple of years ago I was at a July 4^th BBQ when I first had a little (okay, a BIG) taste of heaven.  Usually if I say, “tastes like heaven” I’m referring to a chocolate lava cake or some other kind of delicious dessert, thanks to my massive sweet tooth that shines to the moon and back.  However, this time, it’s about the best coleslaw I’ve ever had!  I’m not sure if it’s my love for curry or my yearning for good coleslaw that makes this side dish beyond amaze, but guests always seem to gobble it up the minute it’s brought out.

Time to get to the good stuff.

Curried Coleslaw

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp vinegar

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp curry powder

3 cups shredded cabbage

¼ cup raisins

2 tbsp sliced green onions (1/2 bunch)

¼ cup salted peanuts

Step 1: Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and curry powder.  Cover and chill. 

Step 2: Combine cabbage, raisins and onion.  Cover and chill.

Step 3: Just before serving add peanuts and mayonnaise mixture to cabbage. Toss well to coat. 

***This is the recipe for about ½ head of cabbage.  I double when using a whole head of cabbage.