Easy Coleslaw Recipe

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5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    162 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Coleslaw Recipe

This Easy Coleslaw Recipe combines mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, and basic seasonings to create a creamy, lightly tangy dressing that complements a crunchy coleslaw mix of shredded cabbage and carrots. The dressing is whisked together until smooth and then tossed with the vegetables to coat evenly. Chilling before serving helps meld flavors and crispness.

Description

The coleslaw dressing balances the richness of mayonnaise with sweetness from sugar and acidity from lemon juice and vinegar. Black pepper and salt provide seasoning, making the dressing flavorfully mild but bright. The raw coleslaw mix, typically a combination of shredded cabbage and carrots, offers a crisp and refreshing texture that contrasts with the creamy dressing.

This coleslaw is mixed just before chilling to fully coat the vegetables, and chilling enhances flavor melding and keeps the salad crisp. It's a straightforward recipe that yields a cool, creamy side dish with a balanced sweetness and tang, commonly served alongside barbecues, sandwiches, or as part of casual meals.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 oz. bag coleslaw mix

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until smooth.
  2. Toss with your favorite lettuce combo (shredded lettuce, cabbage, carrots, or coleslaw mix). Chill until ready to serve. ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 325mg (14%) Potassium 127mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 28.9mg (32%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 162kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Potassium 127mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 28.9mg 32%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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