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My Favorite Coleslaw (With Lemon and Fresh Herbs)

This is not your average coleslaw! It is brightened up with some lemon juice and tons of fresh herbs (like dill, parsley, thyme, and chives). It's not overly sweet like so many recipes are. It's my absolute favorite for BBQs and potlucks! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 132 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cabbage about 6 cups, red or green*, shredded
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and shredded
  • 1 small shallot minced (2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chives finely chopped**
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves minced
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 large lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, toss together cabbage, carrots, shallot, parsley, dill, chives, and thyme. See photos for how to shred cabbage, and how much dill to use.
  2. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest and lemon juice, sugar, whole grain mustard, caraway, celery seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. (Use a microplane grater to zest your lemon.So much easier.)
  3. Whisk to combine.
  4. Pour the dressing over the tossed salad. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 days. The cabbage will release moisture and create even more dressing the longer it sits. YUM!

Notes

  • *I used half a red cabbage and half green.
  • **I couldn't find chives; green onions made a great substitute.
  • Source: this recipe is adapted from a cooking class I took at at Sur La Table.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 132kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Potassium 280mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4003IU (80%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 132kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Potassium 280mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4003IU 80%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

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