What to do with left over coleslaw?

I would just eat it. Col slaw is safely edible for ages after the 'best by' date. The mayonnaise contains vinegar which is a preservative.

I dislike bought mayonnaise, it always has far too much mayonnaise or dressing or whatever it is.

I prefer col slaw French style, just enough dressing (often not even mayonnaise), to hold it together slightly and no more.

GrannyGravy13

If it smells ok and looks ok I would eat it. It’s easy to tell if coleslaw is off.

I draw the line when it starts to ferment and bubble.

growstuff that’s when i put it in DH’s sandwiches 🤣

GrannyGravy13

growstuff that’s when i put it in DH’s sandwiches 🤣

Oooh! You horror!

My Mum always made her own, and we had it as a side with spaghetti bolognese. They went together surprisingly well 😋

I think your first instinct - the kitchen bin- was the right one.

We make coleslaw with a dab tahini and a bit of vinegar, no dairy or mayo. I make veg and cabbage soups to use up coleslaw.

I find that the "economy " range of coleslaw lasts longer that the dearer one. I think this is because it has less mayonnaise in it , which is the main cause of it going off.
I bought a beetroot coleslaw in M&S last year and paid over £2 for it. When I looked at the ingredients I realised I could make it myself for a lot less.
Grate cooked beetroot, an apple and some red cabbage. Mix together with mayonnaise and a tsp of horseradish sauce. I usually make it in the summer and it is delicious.

I love it and always make my own as It tastes so much nicer and even I can make it! I hate onions in it but love grated apple. Any left over Is gone by the next day as I keep dipping a spoon in I am ashamed to say. We have it as a side dish to so many dishes.

If making your own, it's a good idea to keep the prepared veg in a tupperware container and add the mayo as needed. It keeps longer too.

Ladyleftfieldlover

Sorry, I would chuck it straight in the bin! I am always reminded of a particularly grim Spike Milligan anecdote when I see the word coleslaw

Same here, I can’t stand the stuff.

bin it

MawtheMerrier

I think your first instinct - the kitchen bin- was the right one.

👍🏻
I wouldn’t trust it’s ok to eat after a short while.

Make some cheese on toast and then top with coleslaw! So good!!

Homemade coleslaw is something of a staple here, especially in winter - I’ve never found a shop version I like. White cabbage, onion, celery, carrot, apple (which all keep well) and only just enough mayonnaise to bind it.
Dh will always scoff any that’s left over!

If beyond use by date chuck it out!

I actually add it to home made curry !

I love coleslaw. With or without anything. Home made is best. M&S do a pretty good one. Never have any left over though!

I love coleslaw (especially the one with grated Red cheese) with everything

I often add nuts to homemade coleslaw

I finish any leftover coleslaw off as a snack spread on Ryvitas with laughing cow spread.

I'm off to look for a coleslaw recipe!

M0nica

I would just eat it. Col slaw is safely edible for ages after the 'best by' date. The mayonnaise contains vinegar which is a preservative.

I dislike bought mayonnaise, it always has far too much mayonnaise or dressing or whatever it is.

I prefer col slaw French style, just enough dressing (often not even mayonnaise), to hold it together slightly and no more.

Same here- No worries about sbd for a few days if kept in fridge.

kittylester

What is this 'meals are planned' of which you speak?

LOL yes, some of us are not cut out for this! (can't do emoticons as I don't have square brackets on this keyboard!)

Stand by the fridge and eat it with a spoon - a nice healthy snack.