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There's just nothing like a crispy, crunchy coleslaw, and my Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipe is the perfect way to make it! This recipe is simple, easy, and fast, and it makes the perfect creamy slaw for picnics to lunches. It's ready in less than 10 minutes!
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Traditional Coleslaw Recipe
Whenever a BBQ or picnic is coming up, my thoughts drift to coleslaw! There's just nothing like homemade coleslaw on a hot summer day to go with grilled dinners and BBQ sides. Just one bite takes me back to being a kid in my backyard, armed with plastic forks and a paper plate loaded with BBQ sauce and slaw!
This recipe was inspired by my mother-in-law. I tried and tried to make cole slaw as good as hers. It took me so many tries to perfect it. But I love how it has turned out.
Of course, now that I have perfected my own homemade coleslaw, I've learned just how versatile it truly is. You can pile it on a pulled pork sandwiches, top a hotdogs, serve it up with burgers, or use it for a light and tasty side for lunch. It's always good!
What is coleslaw?
Coleslaw is essentially just shredded cabbage with a dressing made of mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Every coleslaw recipe is different, with some using more or less mayo, or leaving out the mayo entirely in favor of a vinegar slaw. Adjust it to your liking, then try serving it with shrimp tacos!
Ingredients of Coleslaw
- Shredded coleslaw mix
- Mayonnaise
- Apple cider vinegar
- Sugar
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Recipe for Coleslaw Mix
I love using a pre-shredded cabbage mixture, making this recipe even faster and easier. But there's nothing quite like shredding up your own fresh veggies! To make your own coleslaw mix, all you need is:
- Green cabbage
- Purple cabbage
- Shredded Carrot
Chop them up with a knife or mandolin, and you'll have a crisp, fresh coleslaw mix made from home!
How to Make Coleslaw
- Combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Whisk until all the seasonings are evenly mixed and the coleslaw is well coated.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Coleslaw gets even better the longer it rests!
Classic Coleslaw Recipe Tips
- You can adjust all the measurements as desired! I sometimes want my coleslaw creamy, so I'll add a little extra mayo.
- Add a ½ teaspoon of celery seeds for an extra flavor.
- Let the coleslaw sit! Leaving it in the fridge overnight will allow the sauce to mix into the cabbage, making it extra creamy and delicious. Or, if you want it super crunchy, serve it right away.
- If you want to preserve the light color of the slaw and you're using freshly grated carrots, rinse the carrot shreds under water and pat them dry to extract some of the juices.
What to Serve with Coleslaw
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Creamy and Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ bag Coleslaw mix - about 8 oz
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.½ bag Coleslaw mix,½ cup Mayonnaise,1 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar,1 Tablespoon Sugar,¼ teaspoon Salt,¼ teaspoon Pepper
- Toss until all of the seasonings are evenly mixed and the coleslaw is well coated.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Coleslaw gets even better the longer it rests!
Notes
- You can adjust all the measurements as desired! I sometimes want my coleslaw extra creamy, so I'll add a little extra mayo.
- For an extra punch of flavor, add a ½ teaspoon of celery seeds.
- Let the coleslaw sit! Leaving it in the fridge overnight will let the sauce mix into the cabbage, making it extra creamy and delicious. Or if you want it super crunchy, serve it right away.
- If you want to preserve the light color of the slaw and you're using freshly grated carrots, rinse the carrot shreds under water and pat them dry to get some of the juices out.
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Creamy Coleslaw Recipe FAQ
Hellman's mayonnaise is the best for old-fashioned coleslaw. It is hands down the creamiest mayo. You can't beat that old-fashioned home-cooking flavor!
Traditional coleslaw is made of exactly what's in this recipe: cabbage, carrots, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, and sugar! The crunchy carrots and sliced cabbage made a perfect base to slather with creamy, tangy-sweet dressing for the perfect side dish.
Classic creamy coleslaw dressing is made with mayonnaise, some form of sugar, and some form of vinegar. Any sort of sweetener will work, such as honey, but I prefer regular white sugar for the simple sweetness. Similarly, you can choose your favorite vinegar- I like apple cider for the fruity tang!
Cabbage slaw and coleslaw are actually the exact same thing! The "cole" in coleslaw refers to a family of vegetables, in which cabbage and its relatives like bok choy are included. So a coleslaw is just any slaw made with cabbage!
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