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THE BEST Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
THE BEST Creamy Coleslaw combines fresh coleslaw mix with a tangy, mayonnaise-based dressing featuring cider vinegar, celery salt, and fresh herbs. The cabbage is first salted and sugared to draw out moisture before being rinsed and spun dry, which helps achieve a crisp texture without dilution. The dressing is combined with chopped green onions and parsley, giving a fresh herbal contrast to the creamy base. This method creates a creamy yet crisp coleslaw ideal as a side dish for barbecues or picnics.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
204 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
To prepare the coleslaw
- 1 pound coleslaw mix package
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup kosher salt
For the dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2-3 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh leaves
Instructions
- Pour the coleslaw mix into a strainer and place in the sink. Sprinkle with ½ cup of the sugar and ¼ cup of the kosher salt and lightly toss. Let sit for 5 minutes to draw out the moisture from the cabbage and then rinse well with cold water. Spin the coleslaw mix in a salad spinner and place in a large bowl.*
- For the dressing, in a medium bowl mix the mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinder vinegar, celery salt, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped onions and chopped parsley. Whisk well and pour ⅔ of the dressing over the cabbage mixture, and toss to combine. Add more of the dressing as desired and season with more salt, pepper or parsley to taste.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes up to overnight and serve.
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Notes
- Dry the cabbage thoroughly by blotting with paper towels or rolling in a clean towel to remove excess moisture before dressing.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes or overnight to deepen the flavor and allow dressing to absorb.
- Adjust seasoning after chilling to suit taste with additional salt, pepper, or parsley.
Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
4249mg
(177%)
Potassium
115mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
256IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 4249mg | 177% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 256IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.