Mike Mills Crunchy Cole Slaw a Variation It Inspired
Crisp, colorful, and packed with flavor, this "Mike Mills Crunchy Cole Slaw: A Variation It Inspired" is the perfect sidekick to any barbecue spread. This vibrant recipe combines finely shredded green and red cabbage, grated carrots, and a hint of green onion for a satisfying crunch in every bite. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with creamy mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and fragrant celery seeds, this slaw strikes the perfect balance between zesty and refreshing. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and requiring no cooking, it’s an ideal make-ahead side dish that gets even better as it chills and marinates. Serve it alongside smoky grilled meats, juicy burgers, or crispy fried chicken for an irresistible pairing that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head Green cabbage
- 0.5 medium head Red cabbage
- 2 large Carrots
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Remove the outer leaves from the green and red cabbage, then cut each head into quarters. Remove and discard the cores.
Step 2
Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, finely shred the green and red cabbage. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Add the grated carrots to the bowl with the shredded cabbage.
Step 4
Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the bowl.
Step 5
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Before serving, give the cole slaw a gentle toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 9
Serve chilled as a side dish to complement your favorite barbecue, burgers, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1219.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1772.1 |
| Total Fat 135.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 176.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3586.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 140.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 66.4g | |
| Protein 12.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 458.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2250.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories