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Classic Coleslaw Recipe
This Coleslaw Recipe is a classic, from scratch recipe that will make you never buy store-bought coleslaw dressing again! Here's how you can prepare this perfect summer side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 head green cabbage shredded
- 1 large carrot grated
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives optional
for the coleslaw dressing:
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- salt & 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.
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Notes
- Feel free to substitute one bag of coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and shredded carrot) in place of the cabbage head and whole carrot.
- LOWER CARB OPTION: To make this even lower in carbs, consider using truvia or stevia in place of the sugar.
Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
193mg
(8%)
Potassium
136mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1380IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
22.2mg
(25%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% 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.