Easy Cole Slaw Recipe (Coleslaw)
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Easy Cole Slaw Recipe (Coleslaw)
Description
This cole slaw uses a convenient pre-shredded mix of cabbage and carrots combined with a homemade dressing blending mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, white vinegar, kosher salt, and coarsely ground black pepper. The dressing provides sweetness and acidity that balances the crunchy vegetable base. Mixing well and refrigerating for a minimum of two hours allows flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften slightly while maintaining crispness.
The finely shredded red cabbage and carrots add color and sweetness alongside the crunchy green cabbage, giving the salad visual appeal and textural contrast. The creamy, tangy dressing coats the cabbage evenly, enhancing the overall eating experience.
This simple preparation is suitable for casual meals, barbecues, and picnics and pairs well with grilled or fried foods. The recipe also notes the option of using your own shredded cabbage, red cabbage, and julienned carrots as alternatives to the pre-packaged mix.
Ingredients
- 14 ounce coleslaw mix with red cabbage and carrots*
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl and whisk together until fully combined.
- Add in the coleslaw mix and stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a homemade mix, use 8 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, and 4 julienned carrots.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 19.2mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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