My Own Coleslaw Dressing
Elevate your coleslaw game with "My Own Coleslaw Dressing," a quick and easy recipe that strikes the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors. Made with pantry staples like mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, this homemade coleslaw dressing is enhanced by the subtle crunch of celery seed and a touch of black pepper for a bold finish. In just 5 minutes, you’ll have a versatile dressing that can be tailored to your taste—thin it out with optional milk for a lighter consistency or adjust the sweetness and tang to suit your preference. Perfect for tossing with freshly shredded cabbage and carrots, this dressing will instantly upgrade your favorite coleslaw recipes and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Try this simple yet irresistible recipe for a homemade touch that’s guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Celery seed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Whole milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
Whisk together until smooth and fully combined.
Sprinkle in the celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Whisk again to incorporate the spices evenly.
Optional: If the dressing is too thick for your liking, gradually whisk in the whole milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed (e.g., adding slightly more honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tang).
Use immediately by tossing with freshly shredded cabbage and carrots, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.8 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 3277 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% | |
*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.
