Description
This Best Coleslaw Recipe brings together a perfect blend of creamy sweetness and delightful tang, making it the ultimate side dish for any barbecue or meal. Bursting with flavor and crunch, it’s both simple to make and exceptional in taste.
Ingredients
Scale
1 medium head green cabbage, finely shredded
½ small head red cabbage, finely shredded
2 large carrots, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Finely shred green and red cabbage, then grate the carrots
- Salt the cabbage (optional but recommended) and let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth
- Add the dressing to the cabbage and carrots, and gently mix until evenly coated
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating other vegetables or adjusting the sweetness and tanginess according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg