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THE BEST Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

This classic coleslaw recipe is made with a lightly sweetened, creamy dressing and stays super crunchy for hours.

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 package coleslaw mix
  • 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 freshly ground black pepper
  • 2-3 green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves chopped

Instructions

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  1. 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.*
  2. 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.
  3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes up to overnight and serve.

Notes

  • *You can also dry the coleslaw mix by spreading it onto a paper towel-lined baking tray and blotting it dry with more paper towels. Or you can roll the wet cabbage mix in a clean tea towel and then gently squeeze it to soak up the extra moisture. 
  • The dressing in this recipe is my all-time favorite coleslaw dressing.
  • The dressing in this recipe is my all-time favorite coleslaw dressing.
  • coleslaw dressing

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 (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 256IU (5%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

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.

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