Creamy Southern Slaw
Get ready to elevate your summer gatherings with this creamy southern slaw, a classic coleslaw recipe bursting with flavor and texture. Featuring finely shredded green cabbage and crunchy carrots, this dish is tossed in a luscious dressing made from tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet honey, Dijon mustard, and a dash of celery seed for that signature Southern charm. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, it’s the perfect make-ahead side dish for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Whether served alongside pulled pork, burgers, or grilled meats, this chilled slaw adds a refreshing, creamy crunch to any meal. Let it rest in the fridge for a few hours to let the flavors meld, and prepare to wow your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (medium) Green cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Celery seed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Remove any wilted outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and thinly slice using a sharp knife or a mandoline. Transfer the shredded cabbage to a large mixing bowl.
2. Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment. Add the shredded carrots to the bowl with the cabbage.
3. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots. Toss everything together using tongs until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. (For best results, let it sit for 2-3 hours.)
6. Before serving, give the coleslaw a good toss, and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper to taste if needed.
7. Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, or grilled meats. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.0 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 3403 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2058 mg | 44% | |
*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.
