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Table setting with a bowl of creamy coleslaw, glasses of white wine, bread, and sliced purple cabbage.

Easy Coleslaw Recipe

This easy coleslaw recipe is creamy, homemade, and perfect for sandwiches, BBQs, and family dinners. Fresh, flavorful, and simple to make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Irish
Servings 8
Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife or mandoline
  • Grater or food processor
  • Measuring cups spoons

Ingredients
  

  • ½ medium green cabbage very finely shredded
  • ¼ medium purple cabbage very finely shredded
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and grated
  • ⅓ small onion finely minced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1½ tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1½ teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1½ teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Finely shred both cabbages using a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor with a fine slicing blade.
  • Grate the carrots and finely mince the onion.
  • Add the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, and onion to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and mix until everything is well coated and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour if time allows, to let the flavors meld and soften the texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 512mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4189IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Keyword BBQ, Creamy, Homemade, Potluck, Summer Salad
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