Creamy Classic Coleslaw

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Creamy Classic Coleslaw

A crisp, creamy, and refreshing coleslaw made with crunchy cabbage, carrots, onion, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect as a side dish for grilled chicken, burgers, sandwiches, BBQ, or fried foods.

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

🥬 Ingredients

For the Coleslaw:

  • 6 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, grated or julienned
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

For the Creamy Dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables
Wash and finely shred the green and red cabbage. Grate or julienne the carrot, then finely chop the onion and parsley.

2. Make the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.

3. Combine everything
Add the cabbage, carrot, onion, and parsley to a large mixing bowl. Pour the creamy dressing over the vegetables.

4. Toss well
Gently toss everything together until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.

5. Chill
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend beautifully.

6. Serve
Give the coleslaw a gentle toss before serving. Using a large serving spoon, transfer it to a clean serving bowl or plate and serve chilled.

💡 Tips

  • For extra crunch, serve the coleslaw soon after chilling.
  • For a sweeter flavor, add another teaspoon of honey or sugar.
  • For a lighter dressing, replace some of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Enjoy within 2–3 days.

❓ 3 Questions & Answers

Q1: What makes this coleslaw creamy and delicious?
A: Mayonnaise and sour cream create a rich, creamy texture, while lemon juice and apple cider vinegar add a delicious tangy flavor.

Q2: How long should I chill the coleslaw?
A: Chill it for at least 30 minutes so the flavors have time to blend.

Q3: What can I serve with creamy coleslaw?
A: It pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, burgers, sandwiches, BBQ, fried chicken, and other grilled or fried dishes.