I find a 1/4 of a Green Cabbage is enough for one BBQ, but if you wanted to make more for the next day go for it. If I use Red cabbage for a splash of color I will usually add half the amount compared to the Green Cabbage. Most of the time I only use Green.
Thinly slice the Cabbages and grate the Carrot into your mixing bowl. I prefer a fine grate for the Carrots but use whatever you have.
Next add all the remaining ingredients right into the bowl. No need to go adding to your dirty dish pile here, everything right in top of the Cabbage.
Mix and, you guessed it, Taste, Taste, Taste. Now this Slaw tastes much better after it has had a little time to rest, 20-30 minutes should do. In a pinch you can go ahead and serve it right away.
Serve it as a side at a picnic but as I mentioned before this recipe goes great with BBQ. Get the Ribs and Sauce out or make some delish Pulled Pork and pile on the Southern Slaw!
Notes
There is no exact science to a good coleslaw, even with the same measurements the taste can change each time. Depending upon the sweetness of the carrots the age of the Cabbage, younger and smaller ones will be more tender and slightly sweeter, your dressing can change. My suggestion is to use the dressing measurements as a guideline. If it isn't tart enough add a little more Vinegar. Not sweet enough add a teaspoon more of Sugar. The only hint is to only add a little bit more at a time and taste, taste, taste. You can always add more but it is really hard to subtract. That is why you should always make sure the Salt and Pepper shaker lids are on tight :)