The Best Homemade Coleslaw
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The Best Homemade Coleslaw
Description
The Best Homemade Coleslaw blends crunchy shredded white and red cabbages with shredded carrots to give a colorful base rich in texture. The dressing, made from mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and seasonings, coats the vegetables lightly and balances tangy acidity with gentle sweetness. Mixing these components together creates a well-rounded salad that gains depth when refrigerated for at least a couple of hours before serving, allowing the cabbage to soften slightly and absorb the flavors.
The slaw's crunchy and fresh elements make it an excellent accompaniment to barbecued meats, burgers, or as a light stand-alone salad. The use of both white and red cabbage adds visual contrast, while the carrots contribute a natural sweetness and slight crispness.
Variations may include using prepared coleslaw mixes for convenience or substituting lemon juice for vinegar for a brighter tang. Additional crunch can be introduced with seeds or nuts, and adding finely diced jalapeños offers some heat. Celery seed provides an aromatic note common in traditional coleslaw recipes.
Ingredients
- 220 g cabbage shredded, white
- 150 g red cabbage shredded
- 2 carrot shredded
- 125 ml mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Add 220 g White cabbage, 150 g Red cabbage and 2 Carrots to a mixing bowl.
- Add 125 ml Mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoon Honey and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Mix everything together. You can serve immediately, but for a better flavour, refrigerate for 2 hours.
Notes
- Use a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix to save time on preparation.
- Shred vegetables together in a food processor for uniform texture and quicker prep.
- Substitute lemon juice for apple cider vinegar for a fresher acidity in the dressing.
- Add seeds or crushed nuts for extra texture and crunch.
- Include finely diced jalapeños if a hint of spice is desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3725IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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