Better Dressing for Coleslaw
Elevate your coleslaw game with this tangy-sweet "Better Dressing for Coleslaw" recipe, a quick and easy way to add bold flavor to your favorite slaw mix. This creamy dressing comes together in just 10 minutes, blending the rich base of mayonnaise and sour cream with the zesty kick of apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. A sprinkle of celery seed, sugar, salt, and black pepper enhances the flavors, creating the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Whether you're prepping for a backyard BBQ or a weeknight dinner, this homemade coleslaw dressing will effortlessly transform any salad into a crowd-pleaser. Whip it up, refrigerate for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld, and toss with your choice of fresh veggies just before serving. It’s the ultimate go-to dressing, ready to impress at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Celery seed
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth and well blended.
Add the apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Whisk until the mixture is creamy and the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Sprinkle in the celery seed, salt, black pepper, and granulated sugar. Whisk again to ensure the spices and sugar are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, if needed, by adding more salt, sugar, or vinegar to match your preference.
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Toss the dressing with shredded cabbage, carrots, or your favorite coleslaw mix just before serving.
Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
51 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
