A crunchy, colorful coleslaw from Gulliver’s Restaurant, combining red and green cabbage, celery, green onions and roasted peanuts with a slightly sweet and tangy Italian dressing. This is an old favorite from the Los Angeles Times California Cookbook.
Servings: 8–10
Ingredients:
- 6 cups shredded cabbage, using a combination of red and green cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ⅓ cup chopped celery
- ⅓ cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ teaspoons Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ⅔ cup bottled Italian dressing
- Greg’s preference: Girard’s Olde Venice Italian Dressing
Instructions:
- Combine the shredded cabbage, green onions, celery and peanuts in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sugar, seasoned salt, red wine vinegar and Italian dressing until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss thoroughly until all of the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Toss again just before serving.
Tip: For the best texture, add the peanuts shortly before serving if you're making the coleslaw well in advance. That will help them retain their crunch.
Source: Gulliver’s Restaurant — Los Angeles Times California Cookbook
