This colorful coleslaw is crisp, cool and packed with flavor! What makes this traditional salad extra special is the tasty coleslaw dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer parties. Make this easy recipe in 20 minutes.
COLESLAW INGREDIENTS
Making a healthy salad for your family has never been easier. These are the simple ingredients for making the best homemade coleslaw!
INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD
- Green cabbage, thinly sliced
- Red cabbage, thinly sliced
- Carrots, julienned or grated
INGREDIENTS FOR COLESLAW DRESSING
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Apple cider vinegar
- Fresh dill
- Lemon juice
- Organic honey or granulated sugar
- Dijon mustard
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
RECIPE PAIRING IDEAS: Pair this flavorful recipe with scrumptious MEATLOAF MUFFINS, fall-off-the-bone BABY BACK RIBS, or juicy CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS.
BEST COLESLAW RECIPE
Homemade coleslaw is super easy to assemble when you follow these step-by-step instructions:
- STEP 1: Shred the carrots and cabbage with a knife or food processor. Mince the dill.
- STEP 2: Add shredded produce to a serving bowl. Mix to combine.
- STEP 3: In a small mixing bowl combine the ingredients for the coleslaw dressing. Whisk well.
- STEP 4: Pour the salad dressing over the cabbage mix. Use salad tongs to toss the coleslaw and fully distribute the dressing.
EXPERT TIPS FOR COLESLAW RECIPE
- HOW MUCH COLESLAW TO MAKE PER PERSON? When feeding a crowd, expect each guest to serve and eat 1/2 cup of salad. At potlucks and picnics where there are several dishes to choose from not everyone will serve all items. When coleslaw is the main side dish at a family dinner you’ll need one cup of salad per person.
- CAN COLESLAW BE MADE IN ADVANCE? Yes! It can be made in advance. Shred the produce. Store each in separate containers. This will keep everything fresh. It will also prevent the color of the purple cabbage from bleeding onto the other produce. Assemble the homemade dressing, store it in a small jar, and refrigerate. Mix everything together just before serving.
- HOW LONG DOES COLESLAW LAST IN THE REFRIGERATOR? Placed in an air-tight container, coleslaw will last about 3 days in the refrigerator. Before serving, drain off any excess liquid.
- BEST TYPES OF CABBAGE FOR MAKING COLESLAW: For a traditional recipe, use a head of green cabbage as the base. The addition of red cabbage will give this delightful salad beautiful color and texture. If you can’t find hard, round green cabbage at the market, substitute it with a lovely head of Napa cabbage or savoy.
- TIPS FOR MAKING THIS EASY RECIPE IN 10 MINUTES FLAT: At the market look for packets of pre-shredded carrots and cabbage, or a simple slaw mix in the produce section. At home, empty the packets directly into your serving bowl. Prepare the coleslaw dressing and mix everything together. Your salad is ready to serve and enjoy!
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RECOMMENDED KITCHEN TOOLS
These are the helpful kitchen tools I used to make this recipe. Using a food processor gets the cabbage and carrots prepped and done in no time flat!
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Coleslaw
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 0 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Description
This refreshing coleslaw has a beautiful flavor profile. It features a bright, tangy coleslaw dressing that elevates the traditional recipe! Make this summer salad in 20 minutes or less.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD
- 5 cups shredded green cabbage
- 3 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrots
INGREDIENTS FOR COLESLAW DRESSING
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage and carrots with a food processor or a knife. Mince the dill.
- Add the shredded produce to a salad bowl. Mix to combine.
- Add all the ingredients for the coleslaw dressing to a small mixing bowl. Whisk well.
- Pour the salad dressing over the coleslaw. Use salad tongs to mix in the dressing.
- Your beautiful salad is ready to be served!
Notes
EXPERT TIPS
- HOW MUCH COLESLAW TO MAKE PER PERSON? When serving a crowd, expect each guest to serve about 1/2 cup of salad. When coleslaw is the main side dish at a family dinner, expect each person to serve one cup of salad.
- HOW LONG DOES COLESLAW LAST IN THE REFRIGERATOR? Fully assembled and stored in an air-tight container, coleslaw will last about 3 days in the fridge. Before serving, drain off excess liquid.
- CAN COLESLAW BE MADE IN ADVANCE? Yes! Shred the produce. Store each type in an individual zip-top bag. This will keep the cabbage and carrots fresh. It will also prevent the purple cabbage from bleeding onto the other produce. Prep the dressing, store it in a small jar, and refrigerate. Assemble the salad just before serving.
- BEST TYPES OF CABBAGE FOR MAKING COLESLAW: For a traditional recipe, start with a head of green cabbage as the base. The addition of red cabbage will give this delightful salad some beautiful color and texture. You can also use a lovely head of Napa cabbage or savoy.
- TIPS FOR MAKING THIS EASY RECIPE IN 10 MINUTES FLAT: At the market look for packets of pre-shredded carrots and cabbage, or a pack of shredded cabbage mix. Simply empty the packets into your serving bowl, prepare the coleslaw dressing, and mix everything together.
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing Bowl
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Coleslaw, Coleslaw Dressing
COLESLAW > JOIN THE CONVERSATION
When was the last time you enjoyed homemade coleslaw? What entrees would you like to serve it with? In the comments below, share your thoughts on this flavorful salad recipe and its delicious coleslaw dressing!
I avoided coleslaw for many years, but when I finally tried some fresh coleslaw I was amazed at how tasty it is. I’ll have to try this recipe, it looks delicious!
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Your coleslaw would be the perfect side for dinner tonight. I love the flavor combination added.
I love coleslaw! Well let me clarify, I love ALL salads! I could live on them all of the time but there’s nothing better than summer salads!
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I will be trying this recipe soon. I really like coleslaw!
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I love a good coleslaw recipe! Can’t wait to try yours out as well!
Now that I am an adult I am a fan of coleslaw. I need to try this recipe out.
This coleslaw looks absolutely delicious!! Going to make it soon.
This looks and sounds delicious. I haven’t made a coleslaw in a really long time but think my kids would enjoy this!
There is something about coleslaw isn’t there! This sounds like an absolutely amazing looking dish as well, definitely the perfect thing to pop on the table.
It’s not a cookout at my house without some yummy coleslaw. I will try your recipe next time.
I LOVE cole slaw but unfortunately I am the only one in the house who does. Can’t wait to make this for a party!
I am really getting into coleslaw salads. I am experimenting with a lot of different dressings. Yours looks delicious!
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We are going to have a cookout this weekend, so your coleslaw will be perfect for it, thanks for the awesome recipe!
One of the best coleslaw recipes we’ve made! Love the flavors and always tastes so fresh.
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I love how refreshing this coleslaw is! The apple cider vinegar gives it that extra little twang to make it unique!
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I love the fresh dill in your cloeslaw! This would be so delicious on crispy chicken or BBQ pork with a few tangy crispy pickle slices!
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Oh yes please. I love coleslaw. I’ll have to make this the next time we grill out.
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Time for me to experiment with coleslaws – this one looks absolutely amazing. I am sure it is even a bit crunchy which I would really like!
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I can see why that dressing makes this coleslaw even better. Great dish to take with you when you are going to your friend’s house.
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Perfect for this type of weather! I love the combo of different cabbages in this recipe
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Okay, I had to stop and comment because it’s not often I find a coleslaw recipe that I love, enough to make again, but this is one! It was delicious and I’ll put it on repeat, thanks!
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What I really like in coleslaws is when they are crisp and even crunchy. I just love that feel. So I am very excited to try your recipe – it looks fantastic!
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What a colorful coleslaw – perfect for summer BBQs!!
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I like that this coleslaw uses 2 kinds of cabbage. The dressing sounds very creamy and delicious!
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