Overnight Coleslaw

Transform your barbecue spread or weeknight dinner with this irresistible Overnight Coleslaw, a make-ahead side dish that’s bursting with tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors. Featuring finely shredded green cabbage, crisp julienned carrots, and zesty red onion, this dish is perfectly coated in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sugar. What sets this recipe apart is the overnight marination—allowing the flavors to deepen and mingle while the cabbage softens to the perfect texture. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this no-cook, crowd-pleasing coleslaw is the ultimate effortless addition to picnics, potlucks, or summer cookouts. Serve it chilled for an irresistible crunch that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, sandwiches, or burgers. Keywords: Overnight Coleslaw, easy coleslaw recipe, make-ahead side dish, creamy coleslaw, barbecue sides.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Green cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 cup Carrots, peeled and julienned
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, julienned carrots, and sliced red onion. Toss to mix evenly.

Step 2

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Use tongs or a large spoon to thoroughly toss and coat the vegetables with the dressing.

Step 4

Transfer the coleslaw to an airtight container or cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften slightly.

Step 5

Before serving, toss the coleslaw again to redistribute the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a side dish alongside your favorite entrees. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(720.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1529.9

Total Fat 133.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 176.5mg	0%
Sodium 3208.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 6.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 246.9mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 952.2mg	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: 77.1%

Protein: 1.6%

Carbs: 21.2%