Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Cheerwine Coleslaw
Cuisine: American Type: Salad Serves: 4-6
Source:
Our State Magazine
Attributes:
Book
Comments:
This was a recommended pairing with the Calabash Shrimp recipe. Both come from the North Carolina state magazine. Cheerwine is a soft drink invented during the first world war (1917) by L. D. Peeler in Salisbury, NC. There was a sugar shortage during the war and he invented this drink using the natural sweetness of cherries. You might have a problem finding Cheerwine outside of the Carolinas.
Serving Suggestions:
Goes great with Calabash Shrimp
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Cheerwine
1 tsp. sugar (or less, we use half this)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 bag of coleslaw mix or:
1 head green cabbage, shredded
1/2 head purple cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, peeled and grated
3 green onions, sliced

Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Cheerwine. Stir in sugar, salt and pepper.

2. In a separate bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrots and onions. Pour mayonnaise mixture over cabbage. Toss until all ingredients are well incorporated. Refrigerate one hour before serving.

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Calabash Shrimp

2025-06-23