Coleslaw for 100

Creamy coleslaw for 100 has crunchy cabbage and creamy dressing for a light and refreshing slaw. Easy to make, scalable, and affordable!

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Course: Gluten-Free, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

Cuisine: Side Dish

Keyword: coleslaw

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Calories: 35kcal

Author: Erica

Servings: 100 servings

Equipment

1 hotel pan

Ingredients

12 lbs shredded cabbage slaw (ten 16oz bags) - see Notes
96 oz ranch salad dressing
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp poppy seeds
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Put the slaw in a very large bowl or hotel pan.
Add enough ranch to just coat the slaw, tossing in with gloved hands.
Add the remaining ingredients and toss with gloved hands to mix.
Add more ranch to desired creaminess. You may not use all the ranch.
Taste for seasoning. Store in an air-tight container or topped with plastic-wrap or foil if making in advance.
Store in the refrigerator until service.

Notes

As written above, this recipe yields ~1/2 to 3/4 cup servings per person, which is appropriate for serving as an accompaniment. If serving a crowd that may have heartier appetites or as a full side dish, add 2-4 more bags slaw and a bit more ranch. Taste for seasoning and adjust the other ingredients if desired to taste.

For the ranch, go with a quality ranch (I like Bolthouse or Ken's Steakhouse ranch dressings). Bolthouse is available in 22 oz bottles; Ken's is available in 24 oz bottles.

Note that as written, this is a light and loose slaw. If you want the consistency to be more traditional, then double the amount of mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal