Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Creamy Coleslaw is the best side dish you’ll ever try. It solves the problem of bland salads. After making this many times, I know the trick to perfect texture. Creamy and fresh, it’s a crowd-pleaser. Try my Orange Blossom Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting for a sweet finish. Jump to Recipe If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Orange Blossom Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting and Crispy Dill Pickle Chicken Wings Recipe for Dinner.

What You'll Need for Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 head green cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• apple cider vinegar
• sugar
• mayonnaise
• dry mustard
• salt
• black pepper
• Optional: dill pickles
• Optional: chopped walnuts
• Optional: crispy bacon bits

How to Make Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

1. Step 1: Shred the cabbage and grate the carrot in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix apple cider vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot. Toss until well coated.
4. Step 4: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Freezing Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Not recommended for freezing.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Use a sharp knife to shred the cabbage for even consistency.
• Best substitution: Replace apple cider vinegar with white vinegar if needed.
• Make-ahead: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
• Scaling: Adjust quantities proportionally for larger batches.
• Troubleshooting: If the slaw is too dry, add more dressing until it’s creamy.

Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

0 min

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Total

15 min

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Serves

6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 head green cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Seasonings

• apple cider vinegar
• sugar
• mayonnaise
• dry mustard
• salt
• black pepper

Optional Toppings

• dill pickles
• chopped walnuts
• crispy bacon bits

Instructions

1. Step 1: Shred the cabbage and grate the carrot in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix apple cider vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot. Toss until well coated.
4. Step 4: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use a sharp knife to shred the cabbage for even consistency.
• Best substitution: Replace apple cider vinegar with white vinegar if needed.
• Make-ahead: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
• Scaling: Adjust quantities proportionally for larger batches.
• Troubleshooting: If the slaw is too dry, add more dressing until it’s creamy.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Make ahead: Can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 100
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Creamy Coleslaw Recipe FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Coleslaw Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!