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A white bowl of creamy coleslaw.
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The Best Coleslaw Recipe

This easy coleslaw recipe is perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks, whether it's served as a side dish or layered in pulled pork sliders. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coleslaw, Coleslaw Recipe, Homemade Coleslaw
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ green cabbage finely shredded
  • ¼ red cabbage finely shredded
  • 3 medium carrots grated
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or more for desired sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Prep the coleslaw. Add the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots to a large bowl. 
    Shredded coleslaw in a bowl.
  • Make the dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and celery seeds in a small bowl and whisk together. (If you want the dressing to be sweeter, add more honey.)
    Coleslaw dressing in a container.
  • Stir it all together. Pour about half of the dressing onto the cabbage and carrots and toss. Slowly add more dressing until you’ve reached your desired slaw-to-dressing ratio.
    A bowl of coleslaw with a spoon.

Video

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 12 cups of coleslaw (based on the size of the cabbage you see in my video). If your cabbage is larger or smaller, this may vary. 
  • Other ingredients to add to this coleslaw: Chopped spring onions, sliced apples, or even dried raisins will be a delicious touch to this recipe!
  • To store for the week: Once the veggies are mixed with the dressing, it will last about 4 to 5 days in the fridge in a sealed container. 

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2811IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg