The Lady's Coleslaw Paula Deen

Elevate your next barbecue or picnic with "The Lady's Coleslaw," a Paula Deen classic that delivers vibrant color and irresistible flavor in every bite. This creamy coleslaw recipe combines crisp shredded green cabbage and sweet carrots with a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar for balanced sweetness. Grated onion adds a subtle kick, while white vinegar lends zesty brightness. In just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy Southern side dish transforms into the ultimate make-ahead crowd-pleaser that's best served chilled to let the flavors fully meld. Perfect for pairing with fried chicken, pulled pork, or your favorite summer dishes, this coleslaw is a crave-worthy staple that's sure to steal the show.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Grated onion
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage and shredded carrots.

Step 2

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, grated onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture.

Step 4

Using a large spoon or spatula, toss the mixture until all of the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, stir the coleslaw to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(859.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2107.2

Total Fat 176.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 2224.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 68.3g
Protein 6.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 194.0mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 961.1mg	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: 74.2%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 24.6%