Servings: Makes 4

1 lb shredded cabbage (mix of green and red is great as well) 1 lb shredded cabbage (mix of green and red is great as well)
1 large carrot, shredded (you can also use 1 1lb bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix 1 large carrot, shredded (you can also use 1 1lb bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix
2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise ½ cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoon buttermilk 2 Tablespoon buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon) Salt to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
Pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon) Pepper to taste (about ¼ teaspoon)
Garlic powder to taste (optional - about 1/4 teaspoon) Garlic powder to taste (optional - about ¼ teaspoon)

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together onion, mayo, buttermilk, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic powder, if using, thoroughly.
Pour cabbage and carrots (or pre-shredded mix) into large bowl.
Pour dressing over cabbage and carrots and mix until well combined.
Taste for seasonings and moisture, adding more salt/pepper/garlic or mayonnaise, if needed.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until serving.

This was good, not quite like the kind I use to like but similar. I used my food processor to grate the cabbage & carrot which made them pretty small. Jon said he prefers larger chunks. He also likes it to have more liquid.  This was good, not quite like the kind I use to like but similar. I used my food processor to grate the cabbage & carrot which made them pretty small. Jon said he prefers larger chunks. He also likes it to have more liquid.
Looking to change things up? Add a bit of spice with cayenne or dose of freshness with chopped fresh herbs or green onion.  Looking to change things up? Add a bit of spice with cayenne or dose of freshness with chopped fresh herbs or green onion.