It’s a simple pantry ingredient to amp up the tartness and bring in a little sweetness.

To accomplish this, she uses pickles in two ways.

This is a simple recipe with a little bit of sunshine.

Dolly Parton cut out over a green background and a bowl of cole-slaw

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Stir to combine, and serve.

Tips for Making Dolly Partons Coleslaw

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bowl of dolly parton’s cole-slaw

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Dolly Parton coleslaw

Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz