Blue Cheese Coleslaw
Creamy, tangy, and loaded with bold flavor, this Blue Cheese Coleslaw takes a classic side dish to a whole new level. A vibrant combination of shredded green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, and crumbles of rich blue cheese are brought together with a velvety dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard. The addition of celery seed and black pepper adds just the right amount of spice, while the blue cheese delivers a luxurious tanginess that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, burgers, or BBQ favorites. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy make-ahead coleslaw is perfect for summer gatherings or any meal that needs a show-stealing side. Refrigerate before serving to let the flavors meld and enjoy this gourmet twist on a backyard classic. Keywords: blue cheese coleslaw, tangy coleslaw recipe, creamy coleslaw, side dish for BBQ, blue cheese side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 3 ounces Blue cheese crumbles
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Celery seed
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss to mix evenly.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and celery seed until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture and toss until the vegetables are well coated.
Add the blue cheese crumbles to the coleslaw and gently fold them in to avoid breaking them up too much.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the coleslaw chilled as a side dish or as a topping for your favorite burger or sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.7 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.4 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 353 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 3251 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 830 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1476 mg | 31% | |
*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.
