Description
This classic creamy coleslaw combines shredded green and purple cabbage with carrots, all tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a side dish for BBQ, sandwiches, or picnics, it’s quick to make and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage (optional)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop.
- Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped celery or sliced green onions.
- Letting the coleslaw chill longer deepens the flavor.
- Use a food processor for quicker vegetable prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: coleslaw, cabbage salad, creamy slaw, picnic side, BBQ side, mayonnaise coleslaw