Coleslaw Recipe
This classic coleslaw recipe is a perfect balance of creamy and tangy flavors, with a hint of sweetness. It’s a versatile side dish that pairs well with BBQ, sandwiches, or as a refreshing salad on its own.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Coleslaw:
- 6 cups finely shredded green cabbage, 1 medium cabbage
- 1 large or 2 small carrots, grated
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed, optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Combine cabbage and carrot: In a large bowl, mix the shredded cabbage and grated carrot.
- Prepare dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust sweetness and tanginess to taste.
- Coat vegetables: Pour most of the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, mixing until evenly coated. Add more dressing as desired for creaminess.
- Season and chill: Taste the coleslaw and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for best flavor, as it improves over the first and second day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: coleslaw, side dish, cabbage, salad, BBQ, creamy coleslaw