Creamy Coleslaw
Elevate your next barbecue or picnic with this irresistible Creamy Coleslaw—a classic side dish bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors and a velvety homemade dressing. Made with crisp green cabbage, sweet carrots, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this recipe balances textures beautifully. The creamy dressing combines rich mayonnaise, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard, sweetened lightly with sugar and seasoned to perfection with celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this chilled coleslaw is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering refreshing crunch and melt-in-your-mouth creaminess with every bite. Ideal for pairing with savory grilled meats or serving as a standalone star, this coleslaw elevates any table with its bold flavors and timeless appeal. Keywords: creamy coleslaw, homemade coleslaw recipe, tangy coleslaw dressing, picnic side dish, barbecue coleslaw.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 2 large carrot
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and cut it in half. Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage into shreds or use a mandoline for more uniform slices.
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor.
Slice the red onion thinly. Combine the cabbage, carrots, and onion in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld together and the coleslaw to become creamier.
Before serving, give the coleslaw a good stir and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.5 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 3410 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1096 mg | 23% | |
*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.
