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Easy Coleslaw

Thick, silky, and crunchy, this homemade EASY COLESLAW is more than just a sweet side dish. It’s a bedazzling superstar when we talk about having a full meal as it elevates the flavor and texture of any simple meal. So give your next dish some sweet personality with the best coleslaw recipe in town.
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 194kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 5-6 cups (350-420 g)thinly sliced head of green cabbage 
  • 1 cup (70 g) thinly sliced purple cabbage 
  • 2 cups (220 g) shredded carrots  

Creamy Coleslaw Dressing 

  • 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) mustard  
  • 1 teaspoon  (5 g) salt (adjust to taste)  
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar   
  • 2 tablespoons (36 g) honey 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar (adjust until you get your desired tang) 
  • 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise (cut in half and add more yogurt, if desired, about 5 ounce) 
  • cup (76 g) sour cream 
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper  
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) onion powder  
  • 1-2 teaspoons (2-4 g) celery seed  

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk together mustard, salt, sugar, honey, vinegar, mayonnaise, sour cream, pepper, onion powder, and celery seeds. Then refrigerate until ready to use.   
  • This step may be done an hour ahead or even a day ahead. In a salad or another bowl, mix together green and purple cabbage, and carrots. 
  • Pour the coleslaw dressing on the cabbage mixture and mix together. Start with a small amount at a time until fully combined. 
  • Season with salt and pepper. Keep refrigerated until ready to be used. 

Notes

  1. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 7456IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg