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This Coleslaw recipe is always a favorite side dish to serve at a bbq or Summer gathering. Our recipe has fantastic flavor and texture. It’s tangy, flavorful and the perfect balance of sweet, creamy and tang.

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Easy Coleslaw Recipe

There’s so many reasons to serve Coleslaw beyond the Summer bbq’s. It’s a classic and beloved side dish that is easy to make and goes well with grilled meats. There’s so much flexibility with our Easy Coleslaw recipe too. Instead of using regular green cabbage, there’s purple cabbage and Savoy cabbage that can be used. Our Coleslaw dressing is tangy, flavorful and the perfect balance of sweet, creamy and tang.This classic and favorite Coleslaw recipe isn’t set in stone. You can add and change up the dressing ingredients to make it your own. Like your Coleslaw recipe to be more sweet? Just add more sugar and if you like it tangier just add lore vinegar or mustard. Our favorite spice is the celery seed which adds such a great flavor to this Coleslaw. Serve it for dinner with some roast chicken or add it on top of sandwiches, sliders or burgers.

Watch how we make our amazing Easy Coleslaw recipe:

This coleslaw is fantastic and as you eat it more you’ll find so many more meals to serve it with! Make the dressing and set it aside. Then combine the cabbage and carrots. Combine the dressing and slaw mix about 20 minutes before serving. This will give a nice crunch to the salad. If you prepare it ahead of time, the slaw will release moisture and become softer. So you decide which texture you like best! If you make it let us know in the comments. Thanks so much!

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Delicious Easy Coleslaw

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Chill Time: 2 hours hrs

Total Time: 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Make the dressing and set it aside. We love apple cider vinegar, but if you don't you can use 2 Tablespoons or less. Combine the dressing and slaw mix about 20 minutes before serving. This will give a nice crunch to the salad. If you prepare it ahead of time, the slaw will release moisture and become softer. So you decide which texture you like best!

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups (420 ml) thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 large (1 large) carrot , shredded

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 cup (224 g) mayo
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) mustard
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) apple cider vinegar or white distilled vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder , optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder , optional
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) minced sweet onion or green onions
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried dill or dried herbs
  • 1/4 cup (15 g) minced fresh parsley
  • kosher salt , to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • In large bowl combine dressing ingredients: mayo, mustard, vinegar, sugar, optional garlic powder & onion powder, onion, celery seeds, dried herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Stir until everything is combined well and taste for additional seasonings.

  • Stir in cabbage and carrots.

    Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours for the slaw to absorb the dressing and soften a bit.The longer the cabbage sits in the dressing, the softer and creamier it will become.

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 299kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 279mg, Potassium: 186mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 2310IU, Vitamin C: 29.9mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 0.8mg

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Salads, Vegetarian

Calories: 299

This recipe was originally published in 2018 and re-published in 2021 with updated video.

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    9 Comments on “Seriously Delicious Coleslaw”

  1. Kelly Palivec Reply

    What dried herbs did you use?

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      We used a combination of dried thyme, basil and oregano. Enjoy!

  2. Reigh walker Reply

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    Fantastic recipe and I even bought a head of cabbage and sliced it like you did in your video. Turned out better than the bagged cabbage!

  3. karen richards Reply

    what did you use to shred your carrots?

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      hi Karen! We used the OXO julienne vegetable peeler. It works great!

  4. Lisa Reply

    Easy Coleslaw Recipe QUICK {Seriously Delicious} | Best Recipe Box (10)
    I really loved this recipe a lot. I couldn’t believe how fast it was to make.

  5. Judith Paszek Reply

    Easy Coleslaw Recipe QUICK {Seriously Delicious} | Best Recipe Box (11)
    This truly is the best coleslaw recipe.
    It will be my go-to now

  6. BJ Reply

    Easy Coleslaw Recipe QUICK {Seriously Delicious} | Best Recipe Box (12)
    Best coleslaw ever.

    • Diane Reply

      thanks BJ!

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FAQs

How do you make Gordon Ramsay homemade coleslaw? ›

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:
  1. Be sure cabbage and carrots are chopped up into very fine pieces (about the size of rice).
  2. Combine the sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, and lemon juice in a large bowl and beat until smooth.
  3. Add the cabbage, carrots, and onion, and mix well.

What can I add to store bought coleslaw to make it taste better? ›

It's the dressing that makes it so bad. Buy the bags without dressing and add, walnuts or pecans, grated cheese, pineapple, apple, sultanas, asian fried noodles.

Why is KFC coleslaw so good? ›

KFC coleslaw has a sweet and tangy taste, with a creamy texture. The dressing is made with a blend of mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, sugar, and spices, which gives it its distinct flavor. The coleslaw also contains shredded cabbage and carrots, which add a crisp and fresh texture to the dish.

Why does my homemade coleslaw go watery? ›

Cabbage contains lots of water. Alton Brown suggests salting the cabbage and letting the water drain for two hours, then rinsing the cabbage and spinning it dry before dressing it. That purges the excess water out of the cabbage before it is dressed, so it doesn't get watery.

What is traditional coleslaw made of? ›

What is traditional coleslaw made of? Traditional coleslaw is little more than shredded cabbage and a creamy dressing. This recipe adds a bit more flavor with shredded carrots and onion. The creamy dressing is made with mayonnaise, sugar, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper, for a just right tangy-sweet flavor.

What are the ingredients in fresh success coleslaw mix? ›

Ingredients. Sugar, Salt, Dehydrated Onion and Carrot, Buttermilk Powder, Spices, Celery Seed, Citric Acid.

How do you upgrade store bought coleslaw? ›

Store bought coleslaw usually has too much dressing for my taste. The first thing I would do is put it i a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and let all the juice drip out. then I would add some fresh herbs, parsley, thyme, basil, oregano are some that come to mind. Perhaps a grated carrot as well.

How do you doctor up store bought cole slaw? ›

Sweeten coleslaw for enhanced flavor

Try a citrus slaw by adding orange juice to the sauce, or enhance the vegetables with raisins, chopped dried apricots, or fresh mandarin orange slices.

Why does my homemade coleslaw taste bitter? ›

Cabbage Core:Issue: The core of the cabbage can be bitter, especially if it's not removed before shredding. Solution: Ensure that you remove the core of the cabbage before shredding it. Cut the cabbage in half, then cut out the triangular core from each half. Old Cabbage:Issue: Older cabbage may develop a bitter taste.

Why did KFC stop selling coleslaw? ›

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

Is coleslaw healthy or unhealthy Why? ›

Yes, coleslaw can be healthy! The base of coleslaw is shredded vegetables (traditionally cabbage), so inherently coleslaw is vitamin- and fiber-packed and good for you. The issue is the dressing. Most traditional creamy coleslaw dressing is made with high fat ingredients like mayo and has sugar added too.

What is the most unhealthy thing from KFC? ›

Worst: Extra Crispy Tenders

It's no surprise that the extra crispy tenders don't top the list of healthiest items at KFC. As a battered, deep-fried food, they could contribute to increased health risks like cardiovascular disease.

How do you get the water out of cabbage for coleslaw? ›

You need to salt the cabbage first to draw out excess moisture before dressing the slaw.

Why did my coleslaw turn pink? ›

Red cabbage, red radishes, and red onions have pigments that bleed into the slaw and turn it pink after several hours. Red cabbage can also stain plastic bowls. Red cabbage slaws also look bleached out after several hours. As a result, leftovers of slaws with these ingredients can look funny.

What is the difference between cabbage slaw and coleslaw? ›

Texture. Coleslaw is traditionally made with finely shredded cabbage, resulting in a softer and more delicate texture. Slaw, on the other hand, can have varying textures depending on the vegetables used and how they are prepared (e.g., shredded, grated, or julienned).

What is in Mary Brown's coleslaw? ›

Mary Brown's shreds fresh cabbage and carrots in house, and tops it with a creamy dressing. The freshly shredded veggies give you a light yet satisfying crunch while the dressing gives you the tanginess you're looking for.

What recipe did Gordon Ramsay make? ›

Gordon Ramsay recipes
  • Rack of lamb with warm salad of mixed beans & slow-roast tomatoes. ...
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  • Frozen banana & praline parfait. ...
  • Spaghetti with seafood velouté ...
  • Beef bourguignon with celeriac mash. ...
  • Chocolate marquise. ...
  • Beef wellington. ...
  • Lemon tart with summer berries.

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