Cheese Slaw

Cheese Slaw isn’t something I had ever tasted before moving over here to the UK.  I hadn’t even really considered it.   I think it was my friend Jo who mentioned it one day at work when I was working at the Manor and my interest was piqued.  Cheese  . . . in coleslaw?  It just had to be good!  I often add chopped dried fruits to my coleslaw, which gives it a lovely hint of sweet.  Cheese makes it a bit more savoury.  It’s very moreish!

I made this the other day when we had the Missionary Zone Leaders over for supper.  I always like to have some sort of salad when we feed the missionaries.  The girls always like a leafy salad, but the guys are always a bit more fond of coleslaw.  Not sure why that is, but, meh . . .  what can I say!

I didn’t really get  a lot of photos of it.  Todd hates me taking food  photos when we have people over.  But trust me when I say this is delicious.  I am not fond at all of storebought coleslaw.  It’s too bland for my taste and too gloopy.  I like my coleslaw to have a nice flavour and plenty of texture.  Bland coleslaw is a no no for me.  Suffice it to say there were no leftovers the other day.  One of the guys said to me . . .  “Did you make this coleslaw?  It’s the best I’ve ever eaten.”  I was quite happy to respond in the affirmative!

Shred and grate all of your vegetables, and toss together in a large bowl.   Whisk together the mayonnais, salad cream, cider vinegar, sugar, celery salt and salt and black pepper to taste.  Pour this ovr the vegetables in the bowl, tossing to coat.  Stir in the cheese.  Cover and chill in order for the flavours to meld together for at least an hour.  This keeps well for a day or so.   (If you have any left that is!  It goes very well with cold slices meats and in sandwiches too!)

Bon Appetit!

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