Copper Penny Carrot Slaw is a spin-off of a Southern classic! A combination of carrots, bell pepper, and onion in a tangy marinade. This light sweet and sour carrot coleslaw perfect as a side to your favorite sandwich, meat entree or by itself!
Copper Penny Carrot Slaw is derived from a vintage recipe called "Copper Penny." The original recipe probably got its name from the coin-shaped carrots and the bronze color they turn after marinating in the tomato-based marinade.
This recipe uses the same concept as the original, only with shredded carrots-perfect as a side or on fish tacos!
You'll love this recipe!
- Quick and Healthy- this refreshing side dish comes together in minutes and is easy on the waistline
- Perfect side dish- serve this marinated slaw with barbecue or with a sandwich
- Great topping - the flavor and texture of this carrot slaw pair beautifully with fish or as a topping on fish tacos
Here's what you'll need!
Carrots, green bell pepper, sweet yellow onion, tomato sauce, sugar, apple cider vinegar, oil, dry mustard, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt and pepper
How to make it:
- Shred the carrots, dice onion and bell pepper
- Make the marinade: Combine tomato sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire, soy sauce, dry mustard and celery seed in a medium saucepan;
- Add chopped bell pepper and onions to liquid; bring to boil
- Pour marinade over shredded carrots; combine well; cover and chill
- Serve cold or at room temperature; use a slotted spoon to serve
Tips:
- Copper Penny slaw uses 1 lb. of shredded carrots which yields about eight half-cup servings
- Shred whole carrots in a food processor or buy shredded carrots
- Three large carrots yield about 2 cups of shredded carrots
- A good guideline for serving is to allow ½ cup of carrot slaw per person
Serving Suggestions
Copper Penny Carrot Slaw pairs well with beef, pulled pork or poultry. It also serves as a delicious slaw on fish tacos or a cool side to your favorite sandwich!
Copper Penny Carrot Slaw is perfect for picnics because it has no mayonnaise! It's a winner...every time!
Related recipes:
- Classic Egg Salad
- No Mayo Coleslaw
- Homemade Sloppy Joe's
- Southern Potato Salad
- Southern English Pea Salad
Copper Penny Carrot Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 lb. carrots ,shredded
- 1 medium green bell pepper ,diced
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion ,diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Shred carrots and set aside in a large bowl
- Combine diced onion, bell peppers and remaining ingredients into medium saucepan
- Bring mixture to boil
- Pour marinade over raw carrots; combine well
- Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes
- Serve using slotted spoon
Notes
- Peel and shred carrots or use pre-shredded
- Use slotted spoon to serve
Brenda says
I’ve made this for years on special occasions & had never knew if anyone else had the same recipe or not but here it is except instead of tomato sauce my Aunt used a can of Campbell’s tomato soup & that’s good too. This is great stuff!
Brenda says
Oh and instead of shedding the carrots slice them round like pennies except thicker, that’s why they were originally called Copper Pennies cause they round not shedded.🤷♀️😊. Good stuff though.
Anecia says
Yep! You're exactly right!
Anecia says
Hi Brenda,
You are correct! The original recipe used tomato soup! I just did a little "spin" on the original. I love this slaw on fish tacos! Thank you!