Description
A classic creamy and crunchy coleslaw with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, ideal for BBQs, sandwiches, and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 ½ cups carrots, grated
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and grated carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper, and celery seed (if using).
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more vinegar for tanginess or sugar for sweetness if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld and the texture crisp up.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace half or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.Use olive oil and extra vinegar for a mayo-free, vinegar-based coleslaw.For a sweeter variation, add crushed pineapple or a bit more sugar.To make it spicy, mix in hot sauce or finely chopped jalapeño.Coleslaw keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg