Coleslaw Recipe with Creamy Dressing
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Coleslaw Recipe with Creamy Dressing
Description
The coleslaw combines thinly shredded green and red cabbages with fresh, grated carrot and finely chopped green onions. These components contribute a range of crisp textures and natural sweetness to the salad. The creamy dressing is a simple blend of mayonnaise, honey (or sugar), lemon juice, salt, and pepper, providing a smooth, lightly sweet, and tangy coating for the vegetables.
Mixing the dry vegetables with the dressing just before serving ensures a fresh crunch. The lemon juice can be substituted with apple cider or white vinegar to adjust acidity according to preference. This coleslaw works well as a side dish providing a refreshing counterpoint to grilled meats or sandwiches.
The combination of colorful vegetables and a straightforward dressing results in a classic and versatile salad suitable for many meals.
Ingredients
For the Coleslaw
- 6 cups green cabbage thinly shredded (Half a head)
- 2 cups red cabbage thinly shredded (1/4 of a head)
- 1 carrot grated or julienned, large
- 1/2 cup green onion finely chopped, chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp honey or granulated sugar, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice *
Instructions
- Finely shred the white and red cabbage, grate, or julienne the carrot, and finely chop the green onion. Add the prepared vegetables to a mixing bowl and toss to combine.
- Combine the ingredients for the coleslaw dressing and stir until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, adding it to taste, and toss to combine.
Notes
- You can substitute the lemon juice in the dressing with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar, starting with about 4 teaspoons and adjusting to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 11g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2198IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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