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coleslaw close up in a bowl

How to Make Coleslaw

Isabel Laessig
Learn How to Make Coleslaw using just 6 ingredients (including salt and pepper!) in 3 easy steps! It's quick and delicious!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 217 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ bag Coleslaw mix about 8 oz.
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add coleslaw mix, mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
    ½ bag Coleslaw mix, ½ cup Mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Sugar, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    coleslaw dressing added to a bowl with slaw mix
  • Toss together until fully combined: the cabbage should be well-coated.
    coleslaw in a bowl with a white spoon
  • Refrigerate for 3-5 days in an airtight container or serve immediately with the meal of your choice, and enjoy!
    shrimp tacos with coleslaw on a black platter

Notes

  • Creamy coleslaw: If you like extra creamy coleslaw dressing, you can use more mayo.
  • No mayo coleslaw: Alternatively, if you prefer your slaw without any mayo, you can leave it out entirely to make a vinegar coleslaw. You may need to adjust how much vinegar you use, or add another liquid such as dijon mustard or honey (in place of sugar), to balance it out.
  • Celery seeds are a great addition to homemade coleslaw. Use about half a teaspoon if you want to try it out.
  • Coleslaw tastes better after you let it sit for a while. I like to let mine rest overnight in the refrigerator before serving. If you prefer it crunchier, you should serve it immediately.
  • If you're using fresh carrots, keep in mind they tend to make the mix look more orange than if using pre-packaged coleslaw mix, as they are much juicier. If you want to avoid that, rinse the carrot shreds and pat dry before mixing with the cabbage.
  • Adjust the sweetness with how much sugar you use. You can always add more, but you can't take it out, so if you aren't certain of your preferences, start with a little and add more as necessary.
  • Try my Asian Slaw next!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.3mg
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