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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Cooking Thursday

Bob's workplace had a summer picnic/potluck recently.  One of the dishes that I enjoyed was an unusual coleslaw.  The woman who made it was happy to share the recipe and I made it myself for Labor Day.  It's a recipe that is simple to make, and is able to be made in advance.  I think you'll like it!

Pineapple Grape Cole Slaw

14 ounce bag coleslaw
20 ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
3/4 cup sliced almonds

Dressing:
1/2 cup real mayonaisse
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Stir together dressing ingredients and set aside.
In large bowl, mix the coleslaw, pineapple and grapes.  Stir dressing into mix.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.  Before serving, place almonds on top of salad.

16 comments:

Ramblings of a Retired Lady said...

Definitely different, but sounds really good. Thanks for sharing....we have cole slaw with so many things, I will be anxious to try this one.

Linda said...

In agreeance with Linda....

I am not a big coleslaw person, but this one with grapes and pineapple...I might just try. Have a beautiful day, Mari.

Nancy's Notes said...

Oh Mari, Mari! That is one for my recipe book!!! I love slaw! Thank you for sharing!
Happy day!

Arlene G said...

Another one to try!!

Terri D said...

This sounds so good! I wonder if poppy seed dressing from a bottle would work for this recipe. Poppy seed dressing is my favorite and I'm so lazy when it comes to cooking. Thanks for sharing, Mari!! Yum!

Betsy Brock said...

I make a very similar dressing for mine but haven't tried the nuts and fruit in it! Sounds really good!

Ceil said...

Hi Mari! I really enjoy pineapple and grapes, so I think this recipe will be a winner. How fun that the cook was so generous with her recipe!
Happy Thursday :)
Ceil

Hootin Anni said...

This is the way my mother made it oftentimes....if she had everything on hand that is.

Nancy said...

It sounds yummy; definitely going to try this one.....

Anonymous said...

It sounds very tasty and unique. I would like it.

Bethany Carson said...

That is an unusual recipe with the poppy seeds--can't recall if I've ever seen them in coleslaw! But with the grapes and almonds, it can't be bad!

I can't say I've always had success making coleslaw though...I still remember when I tried to make it on my own. I added the cabbage, raisins, lemon juice, and powdered sugar, but it didn't seem to get to the right consistency. So, I added more and more powdered sugar, but it never worked out. Turns out I had forgotten the mayonnaise! That was one sweet coleslaw...

Rebecca said...

This sounds really delicious to me!

Jean said...

This looks great! I gotta copy it. I really like salads made with cabbage.

Laura said...

That looks really good! I may have to do some convincing with the other three who live here though... But I'd try it!

Cherdecor said...

This looks good. It looks like a dish for a special occasion.

Jenny said...

Wow! Sounds heavenly. Recipe duly copied. Thanks, Mari! xoxo