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Homemade Coleslaw
This traditional Southern coleslaw recipe is a sweet and tangy, creamy coleslaw that is sure to be the hit of your next backyard BBQ!
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 175 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Slaw
- 20 ounces shredded cabbage can use a mix of green and red if you prefer
- 1 grated carrot
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Coleslaw Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice cabbage and then roughly chop to cut into shorter pieces.
- Place shredded cabbage in a strainer in the sink and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Toss with the salt and let sit for 2 hours. (See Note 1)
- When the time is up press down on the cabbage to remove any excess moisture and then rinse with cold water. Pat the rinsed cabbage dry with a paper towel.
- Place shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl make the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sugar, lemon juice, onion powder, white vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mix and toss together.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
- After coleslaw is chilled stir well and serve with a slotted spoon to strain out any excess liquid.
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Notes
- Steps 2 & 3 are not required if you are short on time. If you are not able to let your cabbage sit for 2 hours simply move to step 4 and toss the cabbage and carrots with 1 teaspoon of salt.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4ounces
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
1317mg
(55%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1821IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1317mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1821IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.