Southern Coleslaw

Crisp, creamy, and bursting with Southern charm, this classic Southern Coleslaw recipe is the perfect side dish for your next barbecue, picnic, or weeknight dinner. Featuring finely shredded green cabbage and freshly grated carrots, this coleslaw is brought to life with a tangy-sweet dressing made from mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, a touch of sugar, and a hint of celery seed for that signature Southern flair. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and requiring no cooking, this simple yet flavorful recipe is a breeze to make and tastes even better after chilling, allowing the delicious flavors to meld. Pair it with juicy pulled pork sandwiches, crispy fried chicken, or your favorite grilled dishes for a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 medium head green cabbage
• 2 large carrots
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon celery seed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the green cabbage and cut it into quarters.

Step 2

Remove the core from each quarter and thinly slice the cabbage into shreds. Alternatively, use a food processor with a shred attachment for convenience.

Step 3

Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and grated carrots. Toss them together to mix evenly.

Step 5

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture.

Step 7

Toss the coleslaw thoroughly until all the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the coleslaw to an airtight container.

Step 9

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for 2 hours.

Step 10

Before serving, toss the coleslaw again and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(801.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2007.0

Total Fat 176.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 2240.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 42.9g
Protein 6.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 205.2mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 1101.4mg	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: 77.8%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 21.0%