Classic Homemade Coleslaw

Crisp, creamy, and irresistibly flavorful, this Classic Homemade Coleslaw is the ultimate go-to recipe for a crowd-pleasing side dish. Made with fresh shredded green cabbage, sweet carrots, and zesty red onion, it's tossed in a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, perfectly balanced with a hint of sugar and aromatic celery seed. This quick and easy coleslaw comes together in just 20 minutes and is best served chilled, making it an ideal pairing for BBQ favorites, sandwiches, or as a light refreshing side. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or need a make-ahead dish, this timeless coleslaw recipe guarantees crunchy texture, bold flavor, and rave reviews.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 head, about 2 pounds green cabbage
• 2 large, peeled carrots
• 0.5 small red onion
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon celery seed

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and discard, then cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core.

Step 2

Thinly slice the cabbage quarters, cutting crosswise, into shreds using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.

Step 3

Place the shredded cabbage in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor and add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion into small, even strips and add to the bowl.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper, and celery seed.

Step 7

Whisk these ingredients together until they form a smooth and creamy dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the shredded cabbage, carrots, and onion in the large bowl.

Step 9

Toss all the ingredients together gently until the cabbage mixture is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 10

Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Before serving, gently toss the coleslaw again and adjust any seasonings if necessary.

Step 12

Serve chilled as a side dish or topping for sandwiches and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1421.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2176.1

Total Fat 177.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 2344.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.3g	0%
Total Sugars 63.5g
Protein 14.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 444.3mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 2143.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.5%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 26.0%