- You can replace the sugar with sweeteners if you’re watching your sugar intake.
- To prevent watery coleslaw, toss the cabbage with salt, then place it in a colander set over a bowl. Leave it for an hour or so and let the water drain out.
- You can make your coleslaw the night before to save time and allow the flavors extra time to blend.
What to Serve with Coleslaw
Coleslaw goes great with all sorts of classic summer picnic and barbecue dishes. It’s great with barbecue ribs, grilled chicken, fried chicken, beans and cornbread, pulled pork, burgers, or as a topping for sandwiches, sliders, and wraps.
How to Store Homemade Coleslaw
Keep your coleslaw in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Can You Freeze Coleslaw?
Mayonnaise-based coleslaw doesn’t freeze well. However, you can freeze the shredded cabbage and carrots for up to 2 months, then combine the mixture with the mayonnaise dressing after defrosting.
You can also make coleslaw with a vinaigrette dressing instead of a mayo dressing. Coleslaw with vinaigrette dressing will last up to 2 months in the freezer.
More Recipes You’ll Like
- Asian coleslaw
- Mexican slaw
- Crack slaw
Ingredients
FOR THE COLESLAW
CABBAGE – 3 cups
PURPLE CABBAGE – 2 cups
CARROT – 1 cup
FOR THE DRESSING
MAYONNAISE – 1/2 cup
WHITE VINEGAR – 1 tbsp
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR – 1/2 tbsp
SUGAR – 1 to 2 tsp
CELERY SEEDS – 1/2 tsp
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
Instructions
Step 1
Remove and discard the tough outer leaves of the cabbage. With a sharp knife, cut green cabbage in half, then slice it vertically into thin, long strips. Set aside.
Step 2
Repeat with red cabbage, then set aside.
Step 3
Grate the carrots with a wide-hole grater so that the pieces are the same size, then set aside.
Step 4
Place the cabbage and carrot into a large bowl, then pour in mayonnaise.
Step 5
Whisk in white vinegar, apple cider vinegar.
Step 6
Add in sugar, celery seeds, salt, and pepper, then mix until completely combined.
Step 7
Chill for at least one hour in the fridge, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to refrigerate your coleslaw to allow the flavors to come together before serving.
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