Picnic Coleslaw
Brighten up your outdoor gatherings with this quick and creamy Picnic Coleslaw, a refreshing twist on the classic side dish! Featuring a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage along with crunchy carrots, this colorful salad is tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. A sprinkle of celery seeds adds a delightful flavor boost, while the perfect balance of salt and pepper brings it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled, this easy coleslaw is the ultimate complement to barbecue favorites, sandwiches, or any picnic spread. Bursting with texture and zesty goodness, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as simple to make as it is to enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Celery seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss to mix evenly.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots mixture.
Using a pair of tongs or a large spoon, toss the coleslaw until the vegetables are fully coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the coleslaw chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold and enjoy your creamy, tangy Picnic Coleslaw!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.3 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1979 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1259 mg | 27% | |
*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.
