Description
A quick and easy homemade coleslaw with a creamy dressing that balances tangy, sweet, and crunchy textures, perfect as a side dish for BBQs, picnics, or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage (firm and fresh)
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup peeled and grated carrots
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 2 finely sliced green onions
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables (10 minutes): Rinse the green and red cabbage under cold water and pat dry. Remove any tough outer leaves. Shred the cabbage finely using a sharp knife or mandoline, aiming for thin, even strands about 1/4 inch thick. Peel and grate the carrots. If using green onions, slice them thinly.
- Mix the dressing (5 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Combine the salad (5 minutes): Place the shredded cabbage and grated carrots into a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the veggies and gently toss using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly coated, being careful not to crush the cabbage.
- Chill before serving (at least 30 minutes): Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and soften the cabbage slightly while retaining crunch. You can serve immediately if needed, but chilling improves flavor.
- Final touches: Stir gently before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or extra celery seed if desired.
Notes
Avoid salting cabbage too early to prevent watery coleslaw. Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Adjust vinegar and honey to taste. For vegan version, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo and honey with maple syrup. Thinly shred cabbage for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (120 g
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 1.5
Keywords: coleslaw, classic coleslaw, creamy dressing, side dish, BBQ side, easy coleslaw, homemade coleslaw