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An Easy Coleslaw Recipe

An Easy Coleslaw Recipe

An Easy Coleslaw Recipe is a quick and simple dish made with fresh cabbage and carrots, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Recommended resting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 206 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Mandolin

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar may substitute distilled, white wine, or red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage see note to use pre-shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup peeled, shredded carrots

Instructions
 

  • In a small dish, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together green and purple cabbage and shredded carrots.
  • Drizzle dressing over cabbage/carrot mixture and toss/stir until ingredients are thoroughly combined and all cabbage/carrots are coated with dressing. Taste-test and add more salt and pepper as needed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (for best flavor).

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You may substitute a 14oz bag of shredded coleslaw mix for the cabbage and carrots listed in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 228IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cabbage, carrots, coleslaw, Easy Recipe, picnic food, side dish
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