The Best Easy Coleslaw Recipe (in 5 Minutes!)
This easy classic coleslaw recipe with its creamy coleslaw dressing is the only homemade coleslaw recipe you'll need from now on.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 6 cups thinly-sliced cabbage packed (1 lb)
- 1 cup grated carrot from about 1 large or 2 medium carrots
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion or green onion
For Homemade Coleslaw Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp sugar adjust to taste
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp celery seed optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot and onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1 tsp sugar, salt, pepper and (optional) celery seed. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
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Notes
Note that coleslaw reduces in volume as it sits and the cabbage releases its moisture.
Don't be tempted to add more mayo even if it appears dry at first: it will become saucier quickly as it stands (even more so the next day!).
Make Ahead + Storage
Homemade coleslaw typically lasts 3 to 5 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.
If it starts to get watery after a day, you can strain it to remove excess liquid before serving again.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2774IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.4mg