Description
This coleslaw recipe is the perfect balance of crunchy, creamy, and tangy flavors. It’s a classic side dish that complements any meal and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Coleslaw:
- 6 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Coleslaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Stir again before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
- Adjust sweetness and tang by altering the sugar and vinegar to taste.
- Add thinly sliced green onions or a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- This coleslaw is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: ~140
- Sugar: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~210 mg
- Fat: ~11 g
- Saturated Fat: ~2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~10 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~1 g
- Cholesterol: ~5 mg
