Classic Coleslaw Recipe
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4.5
Classic Coleslaw Recipe
Description
This Classic Coleslaw Recipe features shredded green cabbage, grated carrot, and diced onion as the vegetable base. Chives are optional and add a mild oniony freshness when included. The dressing mixes real mayonnaise with white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to create a balanced sweet and tangy complement to the crunchy vegetables.
After tossing the vegetables with the dressing, refrigeration allows the flavors to blend and the cabbage to soften slightly while maintaining crispness. The resulting coleslaw offers a creamy texture with brightness from the vinegar and a hint of sweetness from the sugar.
This coleslaw works well as a traditional side for barbecue, sandwiches, or picnic meals. The recipe notes suggest substituting a pre-shredded coleslaw mix if preferred for convenience, and also provide a lower carb option by replacing sugar with stevia or Truvia.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head green cabbage shredded
- 1 carrot grated, large
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chives optional, chopped
for the coleslaw dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise real
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the coleslaw, combine cabbage, onion, carrot, and chives in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour over top veggies and toss to coat. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The longer this sits, the better it tastes.
Notes
- A convenient substitution is one bag of coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and shredded carrot) instead of fresh cabbage and carrot.
- For a lower-carb version, replace sugar with a sweetener like stevia or Truvia to reduce carbohydrates.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1380IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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