Homemade Coleslaw
The best Homemade Coleslaw is a quick side dish to add to any dinner menu. Shredded cabbage and carrots with a creamy dressing that will compliment sandwiches, BBQ and more.
We love to serve slaw at barbecues with Brisket Tacos, BBQ Sloppy Joes, Fried Shrimp and just about everything. I realized at a recent cookout that I needed to share my go-to recipe so y’all can try it too.
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This is the best Coleslaw recipe and it is a very simple side salad that is easy to make ahead for cookouts, summer potlucks and busy weeknight dinners. Skip the store bought dressing for this homemade version that literally takes 2 minutes to whip up.
Ingredients Needed for Classic Coleslaw Recipe
- Coleslaw mix (this shortcut makes it so easy) or head of cabbage + carrots
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- White Wine Vinegar – white vinegar or apple cider vinegar works too
- Honey, Sugar, or pure maple syrup
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
How to Make the Best Coleslaw
- Mix the dressing in a large bowl. Add the mayo, sour cream, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
- Whisk together until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cabbage mixture.
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- Cover with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for one hour or until ready to serve for the best flavor. It can be served immediately if desired.
Recipe Notes
- For Cabbage: Shred green cabbage along with purple cabbage on a box grater or with a food processor.
- Additions: 1/2 cup sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon of celery seeds, 1/2 cup of diced apples.
- Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar or white vinegar can be used.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Large Batch: Double this easy coleslaw recipe as needed.
Creamy coleslaw is great on top of sandwiches like honey garlic chicken tender sandwiches, pulled pork, smoked brisket, hot dogs and shrimp po boys. It’s also the perfect side dish for fish sticks and chicken strips.
We love this Homemade Coleslaw for a fresh veggies side that is mixed together in a short amount of time. It’s perfect to pair with ribs, bbq chicken and quick dinners with no cooking required.
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Homemade Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Slaw Mix or 6 cups shredded cabbage + 1 shredded carrot
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup or sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- In a serving bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Mix in the shredded cabbage and carrots until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate one hour or until ready to serve for the best flavor. Coleslaw can be served immediately if needed.
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Served with BBQ Chicken and it made the meal. Super easy recipe too.
Hi Ashley,
So glad it was a hit!
~ Milisa
Served this at a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe!
The whole family devoured it and asked for seconds – always a good sign!
I served this coleslaw with burgers and fries and we finished it off. It was so good.