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Creamy coleslaw recipe e in a rustic bowl, made with shredded green and red cabbage and carrots tossed in a tangy mayonnaise dressing.

coleslaw recipe

A creamy, crunchy coleslaw recipe passed down from Sarah’s grandmother — perfectly balanced with tangy, sweet, and savory notes. The secret? Salting the cabbage before dressing and a splash of dill pickle juice for brightness. Great for BBQs, fish tacos, and summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side dish Salad
Cuisine: American Southern
Calories: 8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Green cabbage -Thinly shredded
  • 2 cups Red cabbage -Thinly shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots -Freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoon Green onions -Finely sliced
  • ¾ cup Mayonnaise -Real mayo for best flavor
  • ¼ cup Sour cream -Adds tangy creaminess
  • 2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar -For acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar -tang
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard -Adds depth
  • ½ teaspoon Celery seed -Classic slaw flavor
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt -Plus extra for salting cabbage
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper -Freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Dill pickle juice -Secret flavor booster

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (At least 8-cup capacity)
  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (For shredding cabbage thinly)
  • 1 Box grater (For shredding carrots)
  • 1 Whisk (For smooth dressing)
  • 1 Colander (To drain salted cabbage)

Method
 

  1. Shred green and red cabbage thinly. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with ¾ teaspoon salt. Toss to coat evenly. category: prep, time: 5m
  2. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture. category: rest, time: 15m
  3. Transfer cabbage to a colander and squeeze out excess liquid with your hands. category: drain, time: 2m

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 16gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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