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Traditional Creamy Coleslaw

March 4, 2019

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You will want to make this Traditional Creamy Coleslaw for your next potluck or family BBQ. We toss crisp green cabbage and carrots with a creamy homemade dressing. It will quickly become your families favorite side dish!

Creamy Coleslaw in bowl.

Traditional Creamy Coleslaw

My coleslaw recipe is the perfect combination of crunchy, sweet, tang, and creaminess. First, I use fresh green cabbage finely shredded with my mandoline slicer. Then, I freshly grate carrots. This gives the salad just the right amount of crunch. Lastly, I make a creamy dressing. It’s made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar. That’s it, just a few ingredients. The recipe is basic, but it makes this the best coleslaw recipe.

Traditional Coleslaw in bowl.

Sure, you can head on over to your deli at your local grocery store to purchase a pre-made mayonnaise-based coleslaw. But, I know most prefer a fresh homemade classic slaw. Making it at home is so super easy and the flavor is so much better.

Creamy Coleslaw on spoon.

The coleslaw salad will need to chill before serving. I find it to be best after about an hour or so in the refrigerator uncovered. If you should need to make your salad more than an hour ahead of time, you can keep your dressing separated from the cabbage and carrot mixture. Then an hour or so before serving, you can mix it together.

Homemade coleslaw on spoon.

Tips for making the best coleslaw:

Wash the cabbage and carrots well with cold water.
Use a small to medium sized head of cabbage with most of the green leaves removed. You will want to use the inner light colored part.
Cut the head of cabbage in fourths. Then cut the core off of the end.
Use a mandolin slicer for the best long ribbons. Set your slicer as thin as you can. If slicing by hand, you will not achieve the proper texture for your slaw.
When grating the carrot, make long runs across the grater. The results are much better than small bits of carrot.
When adding your homemade dressing be sure to mix and coat well.
Do not serve immediately. Allow the salad to marinate for about one hour.

Traditional Creamy Coleslaw in bowel with text

What should I serve with coleslaw?

Coleslaw pairs so well with all our favorite barbecue dishes like ribs, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and dogs. I find it to be a perfect side for summer BBQs. You can also serve coleslaw with fried chicken as most southerners do.

How long will coleslaw last?

Your coleslaw should stay fresh for around 3-4 days after preparation. However, your coleslaw will deteriorate over time. It is always best to eat your coleslaw the day of making it for maximum freshness and taste of the ingredients.

Can I use the store bought pre-shredded coleslaw mix?

Sure you can! Sometimes if I am pressed for time, I will purchase the prepackaged shredded cabbage and carrots to make an easy coleslaw. I do prefer to use fresh ingredients though as they are better for you and make for a better slaw texture.

Ingredients to make creamy coleslw

Ingredients needed to make Creamy Coleslaw

6 cups Shredded Cabbage (small to medium head)
2 cups Shredded Carrots
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
1/4 tsp Pepper

Cut cabbage for making creamy coleslaw

How to make Traditional Creamy Coleslaw

Place cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until blended.
Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat.

Shredding cabbage for classic coleslaw

Grating carrots for homemade coleslaw

Whisking creamy dressing for coleslaw

Pouring creamy coleslaw dressing

Creamy coleslaw on a plate.

Are you looking for other summer bbq side dishes? Be sure to see some of these great sides that I have shared:

  • Cucumber and Onion Salad
  • Creamy Fruit Salad
  • Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad

Long collage of creamy coleslaw

Collage of homemade coleslaw

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Cole Slaw

You will want to make this Traditional Creamy Coleslaw for your next potluck or family BBQ. We toss crisp green cabbage and carrots with a creamy homemade dressing. It will quickly become your families favorite side dish!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Cole Slaw
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings 10 servings
Calories 138kcal
Author Jen

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Shredded Cabbage small to medium head
  • 2 cups Shredded Carrots
  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper

Instructions

  • Place cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until blended.
  • Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4329IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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