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Easy Coleslaw Recipe
This quick and simple coleslaw is made with freshly shredded cabbage and carrots and is tossed in a creamy homemade dressing. It's perfect for picnics and barbecues! Recipe includes a how-to video!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings (about ½ cup per serving)
Calories: 206 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar may substitute distilled, white wine, or red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage (see note to use pre-shredded cabbage)
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup peeled, shredded carrots
Instructions
- In a small dish, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together green and purple cabbage and shredded carrots.
- Drizzle dressing over cabbage/carrot mixture and toss/stir until ingredient are thoroughly combined and all cabbage/carrots are coated with dressing. Taste-test and add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (for best flavor).
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- You may substitute a 14oz bag of shredded coleslaw mix for the cabbage and carrots listed in the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
127mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
228IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (about ½ cup per serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 228IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.