4.8 from 12 votes
Classic Coleslaw
This Classic Coleslaw has crispy cabbage coated in the yummiest, tangy, and creamy dressing—the perfect balance of texture and flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Refrigerate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 135 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage about 6 cups shredded
- 1 small head purple cabbage about 2 cups shredded
- 3 medium carrots shredded
- 1/2 medium white onion thinly sliced (or sweet onion)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Core 1 medium head green cabbage and 1 small head purple cabbage Shred using a cheese grater or food processor or cut into fine slices. Transfer to a medium-size mixing bowl or serving bowl.
- Shred 3 medium carrots and finely slice 1/2 medium white onion. Add to the cabbage.
- Stir in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.
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Notes
- OPTIONS AND VARIATIONS
- MIX IN IDEAS: slivered almonds, dried cranberries, chopped chicken, chopped apples, diced mango.
- Use a bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots as a time saver.
- Looking to lighten things up? Use plain greek yogurt in place of the mayonnaise.
- Don't like creamy coleslaw? Try leaving out the mayonnaise and replacing it with 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil for a vinaigrette coleslaw.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
237mg
(10%)
Potassium
246mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4130IU
(83%)
Vitamin C
34.2mg
(38%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4130IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 34.2mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.