Easy and Delicious Coleslaw
Crisp, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, this Easy and Delicious Coleslaw is the ultimate classic side dish for any meal! Featuring a colorful blend of finely shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. The tangy-sweet dressing is a perfect balance of mayonnaise, white vinegar, granulated sugar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, making every bite zesty and satisfying. Whether you're serving it alongside BBQ ribs, piling it onto burgers, or adding crunch to tacos, this quick coleslaw is versatile, crowd-pleasing, and easy to prepare ahead of time. Plus, the recipe is naturally gluten-free and perfect for potlucks, picnics, and weeknight dinners. Get ready to elevate your side dish game with this effortless coleslaw recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables: Finely shred the green cabbage using a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor. Peel and grate the carrots, and finely shred the red cabbage. Combine the green cabbage, carrots, and red cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
2. Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.
3. Combine: Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat. Use tongs or a large spoon to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
4. Chill: Cover the coleslaw with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.
5. Serve: Stir the coleslaw once more before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish or topping for sandwiches, burgers, or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.9 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1720 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1032 mg | 22% | |
*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.
