Creamy Classic Coleslaw Recipe
This Creamy Classic Coleslaw is a quick and easy side dish that features a crisp combination of shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a smooth, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing. Enhanced with fresh parsley, it’s perfect chilled as a refreshing accompaniment to barbecues, sandwiches, or casual meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 medium cabbage, shredded
- 3 medium carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: Place the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped parsley into a large bowl. Toss lightly to mix the vegetables evenly.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, celery seeds, salt, black pepper, and sugar until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the coleslaw and adjust seasoning as necessary to maintain a balance of creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving. This rest time allows flavors to meld and enhances the overall taste and texture.
Notes
- Shred the cabbage and carrots uniformly for the best texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Celery seeds add a subtle aromatic flavor; they can be omitted if unavailable.
- Adjust sugar level to personal preference for sweetness.
- Serve chilled for optimum taste and freshness.
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