Description

This Easy Classic Coleslaw Recipe is a creamy, tangy, and crunchy side dish perfect for barbecues, picnics, and everyday meals. Made with fresh green and red cabbages, shredded carrots, and a flavorful dressing featuring mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar, this coleslaw is simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time to chill and develop flavor.

Ingredients

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Dressing Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise (preferably full fat for best flavor and texture)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground celery seed

Vegetables

1/3 cup minced red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
2 cups thinly shredded carrots

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Instructions

Prepare: Ensure the red onion, fresh parsley, green and red cabbages, and carrots are all properly minced, chopped, sliced, or shredded according to the ingredient list. Gather a large mixing bowl, preferably one with a lid, or have foil/plastic wrap ready for covering later.
Make the dressing: In the large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and ground celery seed. Whisk these ingredients vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
Toss and combine: Add the minced red onion, chopped parsley, thinly sliced green and red cabbages, and shredded carrots into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Chill: Cover the bowl tightly with its lid, foil, or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Allow the coleslaw to chill for at least 2 hours, which helps the flavors meld and softens the texture slightly. For a softer coleslaw, chill it longer as preferred.
Serve: Before serving, give the coleslaw a good toss or stir to redistribute any dressing that has settled at the bottom. Optionally, sprinkle a bit of extra black pepper on top for additional flavor. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.

Notes

This recipe yields about 12 servings, each approximately 1 cup, but feel free to adjust serving sizes as needed.
You can adjust the sugar amount to suit your personal taste preferences, reducing or increasing sweetness as desired.
If you prefer, white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar can be substituted in place of the apple cider vinegar for a slightly different tang.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg