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The Best Coleslaw Recipe
The Best Coleslaw Recipe combines finely shredded green and red cabbage with grated carrots, mixed in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, celery seed, and seasoning. This combination delivers a balanced creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor with crisp and crunchy textures. The celery seed adds a subtle earthy note supporting the fresh vegetables.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
159 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ green cabbage finely shredded
- ¼ red cabbage finely shredded
- 3 carrot grated, medium
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or more for desired sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the coleslaw. Add the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots to a large bowl.
- Make the dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and celery seeds in a small bowl and whisk together. (If you want the dressing to be sweeter, add more honey.)
- Stir it all together. Pour about half of the dressing onto the cabbage and carrots and toss. Slowly add more dressing until you’ve reached your desired slaw-to-dressing ratio.
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Notes
- This recipe makes about 12 cups of coleslaw depending on the cabbage size used.
- Optional add-ins like chopped spring onions, sliced apples, or dried raisins can add extra flavor and texture.
- Store the coleslaw covered in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days after mixing with dressing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
159kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
193mg
(8%)
Potassium
197mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2811IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2811IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.