Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Closeup on a bowl of creamy coleslaw salad with wooden serving spoons.

5 from 1 vote

This Creamy Coleslaw Recipe is the quintessential side dish to any backyard barbecue. A simple combination of cabbage, carrots, onions, and the most delicious creamy dressing - makes this the salad you'll come back to again and again!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword creamy coleslaw recipe

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 186kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

Salad ingredients:

16 oz. packaged cabbage slaw
2 cups red cabbage - sliced thin

Dressing:

1 Tablespoon grated red onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar - more or less to taste
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep veggies by slicing the cabbage. You can also use bagged cabbage mix (like I did here).
16 oz. packaged cabbage slaw, 2 cups red cabbage
Mix the dressing up in a bowl - the grated red onion, mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings (celery seed, ground mustard, salt, and pepper). Whisk to combine.
1 Tablespoon grated red onion, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon celery seed, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pour the dressing over the cabbage. Toss to combine.
You can either serve this immediately or add the dressing in advance. I like to let the flavors meld together in the refrigerator for an hour or so before eating. Enjoy!

Notes

I highly recommend serving this creamy coleslaw with any barbecued meat, like my smoked pork shoulder, smoked spatchcock chicken, a delicious burger, or the best ribs. All of these are on the blog!

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