Easy Creamy Coleslaw (Printable)
Crisp vegetables in a tangy, creamy dressing. Ready in 15 minutes—ideal for picnics and barbecues.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 large carrot, grated
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
05 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and green onions.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes with zero cooking required
- The perfect balance of creamy and tangy makes everything taste better
- Makes a massive batch that actually keeps getting better in the fridge
02 -
- The dressing might seem thick at first but the vegetables release moisture as they sit creating the perfect consistency
- Shredding your own cabbage instead of buying pre shredded bags makes a huge textural difference
- This actually tastes better on day two so feel free to make it the night before your gathering
03 -
- Cut your cabbage as thin as humanly possible for that restaurant quality texture
- Let the dressed coleslaw sit for at least one hour instead of the minimum thirty for next level flavor