The Best Coleslaw Recipe
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The Best Coleslaw Recipe
Description
This coleslaw starts by mixing mayonnaise with white and apple cider vinegars, granulated sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. The prepared dressing is thoroughly combined with fresh green and purple cabbage alongside shredded carrots, incorporating a variety of textures and colors. Allowing the slaw to rest refrigerated for at least one hour before serving softens the cabbage slightly and deepens the flavor integration.
The creaminess of the mayonnaise balances the acidity from the vinegars and the slight sweetness from sugar, making the coleslaw a classic side dish. Celery seed adds a subtle herbal note characteristic of traditional coleslaw dressings, lending depth without overpowering the fresh vegetables.
The recipe notes that pre-packaged coleslaw mix can replace the fresh vegetables for convenience. An alternate vinaigrette dressing option is also provided, substituting oil and dijon mustard to create a lighter, tangier slaw, though the original creamy dressing is presented as the main version.
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrot shredded
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Toss with cabbage & carrots. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
- Celery seed is key to authentic flavor; do not omit it from the dressing.
- Using pre-packaged coleslaw mix is an acceptable shortcut for the cabbage and carrot components.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and to soften the cabbage texture.
- An alternate vinaigrette dressing is offered using apple cider vinegar, canola oil, sugar, dijon mustard, celery seeds, salt, and pepper for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3942IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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