Discover the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet with this Traditional Koolsla (Coleslaw) recipe—a timeless classic that brings freshness and crunch to any meal. Featuring crisp shredded green cabbage and carrots, this easy-to-make dish is tossed in a silky dressing made from mayonnaise, white vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, with a touch of sugar and celery seed for added depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this coleslaw is best chilled to let the flavors meld, making it an ideal side dish for picnics, barbecues, or as a crisp topping for sandwiches and burgers. Elevate your mealtime with this refreshing and versatile crowd-pleaser!
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Start by preparing your vegetables. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, finely shred the green cabbage. You will need about 4 cups of shredded cabbage.
Peel and shred the carrot. Measure out 1 cup of shredded carrot.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrot. Toss them together until they are well mixed.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and celery seed. Stir until the dressing is smooth and the ingredients are well incorporated.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss everything together with a large spoon or tongs to ensure that the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the koolsla for at least 2 hours. This allows the flavors to meld together and the cabbage to slightly soften.
Once chilled, give the coleslaw a final stir before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Serve cold as a side dish or as a topping for sandwiches or burgers. Enjoy your traditional koolsla!
Serving size | (662.6g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1964.9 |
Total Fat 176.2g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 15.8g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 235.3mg | 0% |
Sodium 2185.3mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 96.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 0% |
Total Sugars 36.6g | |
Protein 4.2g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 149.1mg | 0% |
Iron 2.1mg | 0% |
Potassium 721.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories