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The Best Homemade Coleslaw

The Best Homemade Coleslaw

  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour chill)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The Best Homemade Coleslaw is a creamy, tangy, and crunchy salad made with shredded cabbage and carrots, perfect as a side dish for barbecues, sandwiches, or fried foods.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and celery seed (if using).
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
  5. Stir again before serving.

Notes

  • Coleslaw can be made a day in advance—just stir before serving.
  • Use a food processor to speed up shredding the vegetables.
  • Adjust sugar and vinegar to balance sweetness and tanginess to your preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: coleslaw, cabbage salad, creamy slaw, BBQ side, vegetarian salad