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Homemade Coleslaw (Deli-Style)
Crisp, creamy, sweet-tangy homemade coleslaw is easy to make at home, just like from your favorite delicatessen!
Prep Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 306 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound green cabbage , shredded (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar *
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toss shredded cabbage with carrots and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt in a mesh colander set in a large bowl. Let stand for 1 hour.
- Discard the water that collects in the bowl and dry the bowl. Rinse the cabbage and carrots, and dry well in a salad spinner, or between layers of paper towels on a baking sheet. Place the dried cabbage mixture back in the large bowl.
- In a bowl, combine vinegar and sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in mayonnaise, celery seed, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper.
- Pour as much dressing over the cabbage and carrots as you like (you might not use it all depending on your personal preferences and how much moisture is left in your cabbage).** Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, stirring the coleslaw before serving. Coleslaw keeps, covered and refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- *As written, the dressing makes a lightly sweet and tart coleslaw. If you like your coleslaw a little less sweet, start by reducing both the sugar and vinegar to 2 tablespoons, adding additional, to taste.
- **I tend to vary my dressing quantity based on how I'm serving the coleslaw. If it's a side dish, I make it creamier and use all the dressing. If I'm using it to top sandwiches, like pulled pork, I'll use a little less.
Nutrition Information
Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3660IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3660IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.