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Creamy Coleslaw (classic, traditional recipe)

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Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
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This creamy coleslaw recipe is a tradition at all the spring and summer barbecues and pot lucks. And it is super simple to make too.

Creamy Coleslaw in a clear serving bowl

A classic coleslaw recipe is so versatile. You can pair it with smoked pork barbecue, hamburgers,  or hotdogs. Or even with a good baked chicken, grilled chicken, grilled fish, chicken kebabs, etc. 

I wanted to be sure and get this to y’all ahead of summer. This would be great for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and right on in to football/ tailgating season.

closeup of creamy coleslaw in serving bowl

Ingredients

This is a classic coleslaw recipe, so the ingredients are pretty standard. As always, the best quality ingredients will have the best-tasting result.

shredded cabbage, shredded carrots and other ingredients on a white surface with text labels

The homemade dressing is what makes this extra special, in my humble opinion. It tastes great! Plus, there are no mystery ingredients.

This creamy coleslaw definitely looks and tastes best if you buy whole cabbage and shred it yourself. You can use a food processor to to this. I mean, just look at all that color.😍

shredded purple cabbage, green cabbage and carrots in a clear glass bowl

I am a realist, though. I know that sometimes you just need quick and easy! So feel free to sub/ use your favorite grocery store pre-shredded cabbage or slaw blend, if you wish.

Assembling creamy coleslaw

When assembling this creamy coleslaw recipe, you need to keep timeline in mind. For best results, I recommend mixing everything up, and letting it all sit in the fridge for about an hour before you are ready to serve/ eat it.👌🏻

Now that you are aware of that, the rest is very simple. Just whisk up the dressing. Then put all the veggies in a big bowl, and drizzle the dressing on top.

pouring homemade dressing over veggies to make creamy coleslaw

You can customize how much dressing you want to use here, if you wish. Just pour it on top, and then toss it all up until everything is well-combined. 

creamy coleslaw in a clear glass serving bowl with wooden spoon

I love how a little sprinkle of fresh parsley on top gives that bright bright green pop of color. Plus a pop of fresh flavor too.

Closeup shot of classic creamy coleslaw

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Creamy Coleslaw

This creamy coleslaw recipe is a tradition at all the spring and summer barbecues and pot lucks. And it is super simple to make too.

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy coleslaw, creamy coleslaw recipe, traditional coleslaw
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 231 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

Slaw

  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

Dressing

  • ¾ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Add the cabbage and carrots to a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.
  2. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the mayo, vinegar, maple syrup, celery seeds, salt and pepper and whisk to combine into a tangy, creamy dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well to combine. Fold in the parsley.
  4. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Coleslaw
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 591mg26%
Potassium 139mg4%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 3348IU67%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Creamy coleslaw first appeared on A Pinch of Healthy May 10, 2021.

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