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Creamy Coleslaw in a clear serving bowl

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.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

If you want to make this lighter, you can cut some of the mayo with Greek yogurt. For best taste, I recommend using all mayo though.

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.