Higgledy
Knows what a fatty is.
Can I make my coleslaw the night before without it getting soggy?
What do your an by soggy? If you mean the cabbage getting softer than fresh. The answer is no. The vinegar will draw water out of the cabbage and cause it to wilt. If you don't want your slaw drowning in dressing, add half the amount of dressing you have and let it sit overnight. In the morning mix your slaw and add the desired among of dressing for your taste.
im no expert but i think cole slaw is better made before hand it gives all the ingredients time to mix ...i just make sure i stir it ever few hours
I believe it gets soggy after an hour or so, but more importantly the cabbage loses volume as it gets soggy. This makes people think they are getting less coleslaw than when it is crispy.
I cut up the cabbage and mix up the dressing the day before then combine it all about an hour before serving.
Yeah, I personally thing cole slaw is better after it sits in the fridge overnite. Same as with potato salad and most soups and gumbos.
No, it won't go soggy. Yes, the flavors will melt together. Cole slaw is one of those foods you can prepare way in advance, and it actually tastes better.
CD
I think it depends heavily on the type of slaw you're making and your personal preferences. I make a few different types of slaw, and those that tend to be more heavily dressed and/or more creamy, certainly benefit from at least an overnight rest, and are good for about a week. Then I have a few others that very lightly dressed, vinegar based, and even sometimes include fresh apples, where I think they are absolutely best served fresh and lose quality over time.
Experiment with it and see what you think as there's really no right or wrong answer as long as you like it.