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Blue bowl with homemade coleslaw with creamy dressing.
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5 from 6 votes

Homemade Coleslaw

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Additional Time1 minute
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best coleslaw, coleslaw dressing, easy coleslaw, easy side dish, homemade slaw dressing, side dish for BBQ, side dish for shrimp, slaw
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 6 cups shredded cabbage or bag of slaw mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 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.

Notes

Additions: 1/2 cup sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon of celery seeds, 1/2 cup of diced apples. 
Variations: 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 recipe as needed. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 340mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g