easy coleslaw recipe

With a generous amount of acidity from apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, our coleslaw recipe is anything but dull. Instead, it is packed with fresh, lively flavors that wake up anything you serve with it. Unlike some of the more traditional or popular recipes for coleslaw, we skip the addition of sugar to our coleslaw dressing. For our tastes, the cabbage and carrots are sweet enough. If you disagree, add a teaspoon or two of sugar to the dressing before mixing with the cabbage and carrot. Try this as a topping to sandwiches, served next to ultra-savory meats, like braised beef or pork. Or, mound some on top of your next hot dog or hamburger.

Seriously Good Homemade Coleslaw

cabbage

carrots,

parsley

(170 grams) mayonnaise, try our homemade mayonnaise recipe

apple cider vinegar

Dijon mustard mustard

celery seeds

fine sea salt

black pepper

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Was not a hit.  Took to a family gathering and many left it on their plate :(  The vinegar flavor was overpowering.

This was a nice recipe for Lockdown-20, and fortunately we had all the ingredients at hand. My immediate supervisor (you know) found the dressing a bit flat and the salad’s texture a bit monotonous. So we added 1/4 c wildflower honey for  flavor contrast  and a 1/2 c California raisins for textural interest.   Those minor modifications  resulted in a true winning recipe which we’ll make again with certainty. Served to accompany a grilled Alaskan Salmon sandwich on toasted focaccia roll. Come to think of it, the slaw would be good as a sandwich topping, too. Great with Prosecco.

Wow! I also made this recipe with vegannaise and just a bag of prechopped coleslaw mix and it was absolutely delicious.

This coleslaw recipe is amazingly delicious.  I made it today and I couldn’t stop eating it.  I used Hellman’s mayonnaise, but would like to try the homemade mayonnaise recipe another time.  The only thing I added that was not in the recipe was a little shredded onion, maybe 1 tablespoon.  After making this recipe, I’ll have no reason to buy store bought coleslaw or get take-out coleslaw. The other thing I like is that you know what’s in the coleslaw without any  Thank You Inspired Taste for posting this recipe.

Delicious and easy recipe ,  tasty as it is , even without the salt and pepper!  Healthier that there’s no sugar added.

What a lovely coleslaw your recipe makes.  I had to omit the celery seed and parsley as I was out.  I can't wait to make this again with all the ingredients, because it was so good, even missing a few things. Thank you so much for sharing.

Love this recipe! Didn't have dijon so i subbed honey mustard and used red wine vinegar instead and also added a little sour cream.

Wow.  So delicious!  I love the addition of celery seed.  I cannot believe you don't need sugar to make coleslaw taste good.  I used Best Foods (Hellman's) but definitely want to try your homemade mayo next time.  Finally, a reason to use my food processor!  Haha!  Thank you.

Great recipe! Didn't have celery seeds, but added some Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt and it was delicious. Also threw in a few slices of red onion.

Really delish! I didn't have parsley, which I'll include next time, but it was outstanding as it was. Thanks for sharing it!

How to make our seriously good homemade coleslaw recipe. Apple cider vinegar and mustard makes our slaw anything but dull. With recipe video!

Seriously Good Homemade Coleslaw Recipe - How to Make Coleslaw From Scratch

This easy vinegar coleslaw recipe is a refreshing summer side dish that pairs well with veggie burgers, sloppy joes, skewers, and more!

Easy Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe

celery

red onion

rice vinegar

cider vinegar

dill

chili powder

salt

olive oil

Thinly slice the cabbage and measure out 8 cups. Thinly slice the onion and the celery.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, cider vinegar, dill, chili powder, and kosher salt. Whisk in the olive oil tablespoon by tablespoon until a creamy emulsion forms. 

In a large bowl, toss the cabbage, red onion, and celery with the dressing. Add ground black pepper to taste, and additional salt as necessary. Serve immediately. (Note: The slaw is best served the day that it is made; leftovers do not save well. One idea is to only add dressing to the vegetables that you plan to eat.)

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Wondering how to cut cabbage? Here's a step by step guide and video that shows you how to shred cabbage or cut up cabbage for coleslaw.

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STEP BY STEP:
Remove any outer layers of the cabbage that seem tough or are not fresh, and discard them.
With a large chef's knife, slice off the root of the cabbage.
Cut the cabbage in half through the stem.
Cut the cabbage into quarters.
Remove the root of the cabbage by cutting it out diagonally.
Thinly slice the cabbage in the short direction, using a circular motion with the knife. (Since typically shredded cabbage for coleslaw doesn't need to be in long pieces, slicing it in the short direction makes it easier to eat!)

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This homemade coleslaw dressing recipe is easy as can be with only four ingredients plus salt and pepper. Simple and Sweet Coleslaw without vinegar goes together in a pinch for the perfect side dish. 

Simple and Sweet Coleslaw - Sweet Coleslaw Recipe Without Vinegar

Miracle Whip

milk

sugar

bag of coleslaw mix

salt and pepper,

Whisk Miracle Whip, milk and sugar until smooth.

Pour over bagged coleslaw mix until evenly coated.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

This easy coleslaw recipe really is the best! The creamy, savory dressing and crunchy veggies make it totally irresistible.

*Best* Coleslaw Recipe

green cabbage, enough for 4 cups shredded*

red cabbage, enough

carrot, enough for 1 cup shredded

mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)

maple syrup

pepper

Shred the carrot, using a grater or a handheld julienne shredder.

Make the coleslaw dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dill, chili powder, and salt. Keep whisking after the mayo gets lumpy, until the mixture comes to a creamy consistency.

Mix the cabbage, carrots and coleslaw dressing together and serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving. (The coleslaw is best fresh, but can be stored refrigerated for up to 1 day.)

Awesome with some changes, honey instead of maple syrup, and did not have apple cider vinegar so used balsamic instead. Great taste, will be adding peanuts for added protein and crunch!!! Thank you

Our classic homemade Coleslaw recipe is so creamy and fresh tasting, made with simple ingredients, and perfect for your next summer BBQ.

Coleslaw

green cabbage* (, thinly shredded)

purple cabbage* (, thinly shredded)

carrot* (, large,

green onions (, chopped)

mayonnaise (, (Hellman's

buttermilk

Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Tablespoon dijon mustard

granulated sugar (,

celery seed

garlic powder

sea salt

Add cabbage to an extra-large mixing bowl. Use paper towels to squeeze out any excess moisture form shredded carrot, then add to the bowl along with green onion and toss to combine.

Dressing: whisk ingredients together in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pour dressing over veggies and toss well to coat evenly.

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving, for best results.

Great recipe I love this recipe I made my coleslaw with pulled pork and it was sooooo good

The best coleslaw recipe is easy to make in under 5 minutes! This homemade coleslaw is lightened up and only sweetened with honey, and is a delicious summer BBQ side dish!

Best Easy Coleslaw Recipe

coleslaw mix

mayonnaise

Tablespoons honey

lemon juice

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, salt pepper until the mixture is combined and there are no lumps.

Add celery seeds and whisk to combine.

Place half of the coleslaw mixture in a large mixing bowl.

Pour half of the dressing over the coleslaw in the bowl.

Add the rest of the coleslaw mixture and pour the rest of the dressing over it.

Stir until combined.

Transfer to a serving dish, cover with a lid or plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.

Stir, then garnish with salt, pepper, extra celery seeds, chopped onion, etc.

Serve.

For me coleslaw is 'just OK'.  Standard side dish at a BBQ like potato salad.  Until now that is!  This was amazing and is one more 'go to' recipe I've acquired from the JoyFoodSunshine website.  Thank you Laura.

PS I accidentally used lime juice one time and really liked how it came out.

Delicious!! I didn’t have celery seed so I used celery salt in its place and it worked really well!
Thank you for the recipe, I am planning on using this as my go-to coleslaw recipe from now on! :)

The best!  So easy to make and everyone loved it!

I made this recipe yesterday and it was delicious !!!!  Honestly, chopping fresh cabbage and carrots helps it taste fresh and yummy !  This will be my new go to recipe !
Thank you !!!

I LOVE this easy, summer recipe. It really is delicious quick to make!

M husband is a Cole slaw guy and he loves your recipe. It’s definitely number one.

My husband gives it 5 stars! I agree with him. Thank you for the recipe!

I have bee looking for a coleslaw recipe  with the right balance Abe I think I found it   Thank you very much.

I am a cole slaw snob, self-professed, and have quite a few recipes gathered and created.  I have to ketofy mine, but that takes nothing away from this gorgeous recipe.

What a beautifully balanced recipe this is!  Just tasting the sauce, I could tell that it was an absolute winner.  

If you don't know how to make cole slaw, and you want to start with a top-notch basic, you can't go wrong with this recipe! 

I did not use the celery seeds because I did not have them on hand, instead, I replaced the salt with celery salt and that worked out beautifully.  (Or people who have Beau Monde from Spice Island could also use that, as it's main ingredient is celery salt.)   

For my first go, I used 4 cups of red cabbage and a bit of green pepper that needed to be used up.  Honestly folks, you can use this sauce for any cabbage slaw variation.  My sauce went over the top to WOW when I added in 1/2 t of Door Country Cherry Balsamic vinegar, but it was just a spontaneous add in, because I received that as a gift.  Not needed at all and I would not ever use that for a green cabbage slaw. 

Thank you so much!  I can't wait for my daughter to come home so that I can make this for her.  (She gave me the Cherry Balsamic.)  

PS. My keto version used a faux honey substitute (Nature's Hollow...NOT affiliated!)  that has xylitol in it.  I was shocked at how well that worked.   I just share this in case there are other keto people looking for adjustment ideas.)

I love this recipe on it's own.  For a change - tonight I added Sriracha - since the kids aren't joining us for dinner.  It adds perfectly.

Fabulous! The flavor is perfect and makes me want to eat more!

Delicious I just made it for the 2nd time it’s a keeper 👍

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The BEST homemade coleslaw is easy to make in under 5 minutes! This coleslaw is lightened up and only sweetened with honey, and is a delicious summer BBQ side dish!

Best Coleslaw Recipe

An easy homemade Classic Creamy Coleslaw featuring finely shredded green cabbage, sweet carrots, diced sweet pickles, and a smooth tangy mayonnaise dressing with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and celery seed. Perfect for barbecues, sandwiches, burgers, fried chicken, and family dinners. Prep time: 15 minutes. Chill time: 30 minutes. Total time: 45 minutes. Servings: 6.

Classic Creamy Coleslaw – Easy, Crunchy, and Delicious Homemade Recipe

green cabbage, finely shredded

sweet pickles

Dijon mustard

salt,

Step 1

Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage, wash thoroughly, remove the tough core, and finely shred 4 cups of cabbage.

Step 2

Peel the carrots if desired, then shred or grate them into thin pieces.

Step 3

Combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and finely diced sweet pickles or drained sweet pickle relish in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, whole milk or buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, sugar or honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, black pepper, and salt until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the creamy homemade dressing over the cabbage mixture.

Step 6

Gently toss with two large spoons or salad tongs until the cabbage, carrots, and pickles are evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 8

Toss the coleslaw again before serving. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.

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