Easy Coleslaw Recipe
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Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Description
Easy Coleslaw Recipe features a blend of shredded green and purple cabbage with carrots, dressed in a smooth, tangy sauce prepared from mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. The dressing provides a creamy texture that binds the vegetables together without overwhelming them, creating a palate-friendly blend of textures and subtle sweetness balanced by acidity. Chilling the salad for at least one hour enhances the flavor melding and ensures crispness.
The coleslaw delivers a straightforward, cool salad ideal for serving alongside barbecue, sandwiches, or as a light accompaniment in warm weather meals. The use of both green and purple cabbage adds visual interest and a slight variation in crunch and flavor.
For convenience, the recipe allows substituting store-bought shredded coleslaw mix in place of fresh cabbage and carrots. The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days without significant loss of texture or taste, making it suitable for meal preparation and leftovers.
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 green cabbage see note to use pre-shredded cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrots peeled, shredded
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).
Notes
- Store the coleslaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- You may replace the fresh cabbage and carrots with a 14-ounce bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix for convenience.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings (about ½ cup per serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% 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.
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