We made our cool, crunchy slaw with just the right amount of tang from sour cream and vinegar. A bit of honey balances the acidity. This classic summer side dish would be welcome at any picnic or backyard BBQ.

The Best Creamy Coleslaw

green cabbage

carrots

mayonnaise

sour cream

apple cider vinegar

Dijon mustard

honey

celery salt

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Toss together the cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.

Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, honey and celery salt in a medium bowl. Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper before serving. 

I liked this recipe. Great flavors with the cider vinegar, honey, celery seed and Dijon. I used 1/2 of a very large head of cabbage that I just pulled from my garden. Made about 8 c chopped so I used the entire recipe and it was just right. But agree probably too much for 4-5c cabbage. I did use a bit more celery salt but didn’t add additional salt. Lots less expensive than buying the higher end, but tasty brand of coleslaw dressing. BTW, brand of Mayo starting with the letter H is not high sodium, in fact, it’s considered low sodium by FDA definition at 4% of daily value. High sodium is considered more than 20% of DV. 

I made this using packaged coleslaw from the grocery store for a shortcut.  Tasted great, though I didn't add all of the dressing it calls for, and it was perfect.  I never add it all at once!  I used celery salt and didn't think it was too salty.  I will definitely make this again, especially for a topper on barbequed beef sliders, like I did today.  Next time I might use just a touch more cider vinegar for a little more tang.

Agree with another reviewer about adjusting amount of dressing.  Added less than directions<br />recommend.  Otherwise an easy, great tasting slaw that I’ve made a few times and will definitely be my go to coleslaw recipe.

easy to throw together. we taste tested the “sauce” before adding it to the slaw. all my kids said it was delish. so i will be making this again. thanks!

I followed the directions to a T. I was expecting the best-tasting cole law I had ever eaten. Instead, we ended up dumping this entire bowl of cole slaw. Neither one of us liked it.  I have gotten rave reviews from friends and family by just buying the bag of pre-made coleslaw and a bottle of Kraft Coleslaw dressing and adding a lot of pepper and celery seed to it.  I will not be making this again. 

This was good but I will be adjusting the dressing when I make it again.  It was a little too much dressing for the amount of cabbage/carrots for my taste.

I made this exactly as instructed except I used a package of coleslaw. I chopped the coleslaw in my blender because I like the finely chopped consistency better. It came out great!

It’s basically the same recipe I’ve made for years w/out reading &amp; following someone else’s recipe but I will try adding the honey but please use celery seed &amp; not celery salt. Mayo is already salty enough. It will be overwhelmingly salty otherwise. 

I’ve made this recipe many times.  I’ve tweaked it to suit me.  I used a whole head of green cabbage and one large carrot, shredded.  I double the dressing BUT I use one heaping tsp of celery salt and NO salt.  I sub. sugar for the honey.  I season with freshly ground pepper.  My family loves this recipe.

Used a 12 oz bag of pre-cut coleslaw and it turned out perfect!

I made this tonight to take to a friends for dinner.  I was a hit for sure!!  I added green onions and sunflower seeds.  

I made this last night and my husband and I absolutely love this recipe! Love the combination of the honey and Dijon mustard really takes it’s up a few notches more than my old recipe. This one’s a keeper!

Made today for 4th...easy and yummy 😋!! Giving this recipe to my sister...I think even she can make this!!! Happy 4th!!

This has become my standard slaw. Quick and easy to put to together with great flavor.

Made this to go on pulled pork sandwiches. It was great. Added celery seed. Didn't need a lot of extra salt with the celery salt in the recipe. Was also great on pulled pork nachos with melted mozzarella cheese and crushed pineapple.

I was looking for a nice change and this is it. This coleslaw is delicious. Food Network Kitchen recipes are always great. Thank you for another wonderful recipe!

Excellent!  This was exactly what I was looking for in a creamy coleslaw recipe.  My only tweak was to use a bit less Dijon, but otherwise the recipe is spot on.  

Excellent slaw! This is the perfect cole slaw to compliment sweet and tangy barbecue. 

I literally just popped the cole slaw in the refrigerator and I cannot wait until the favors have set because it is sooo tasty now! The texture is perfection unlike those watery recipes. <br />This will definitely be my go to cole slaw recipe! 

the best creamy coleslaw

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Servings: 5

Author : Food Network Kitchen

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