Mom's Cole Slaw Dressing

Creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced, Mom's Cole Slaw Dressing is the secret to transforming any coleslaw into a crowd-pleasing side dish. This quick and easy homemade dressing comes together in just 5 minutes, combining classic ingredients like mayonnaise, white vinegar, granulated sugar, and a touch of Dijon mustard for depth. A sprinkle of celery seed brings a hint of warmth and nostalgia, while milk can be added to achieve your ideal consistency. Perfectly versatile and loaded with flavor, this dressing is an ideal choice for pairing with crunchy shredded cabbage and carrots. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or looking to elevate weekday dinners, this coleslaw dressing will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Celery seed
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Whole milk (optional, for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, white vinegar, and granulated sugar.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Add the Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 4

Whisk again to combine all the spices evenly into the dressing.

Step 5

If the dressing seems too thick, slowly whisk in the optional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary (add more salt, sugar, or vinegar as preferred).

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

When ready to serve, toss the dressing with shredded cabbage and carrots, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(336.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1860.8

Total Fat 174.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 238.3mg	0%
Sodium 1864.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 1.3g	0%

Vitamin D 15.5IU	0%
Calcium 66.7mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 115.2mg	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: 83.8%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 16.0%