Description
This easy recipe brings you the authentic taste of Southern comfort food with a simple, homemade dressing that comes together in minutes. It’s creamy, crunchy, tangy, and just sweet enough – the absolute perfect counterpoint to rich, savory mains like barbecue. Get ready to master the ultimate coleslaw recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Real Mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Celery Seeds
- 1 (16-ounce) bag Coleslaw Mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
Instructions
- Whisk the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl (large enough to hold the cabbage), combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, onion powder, and celery seeds. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Add the Coleslaw Mix: Pour the entire bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix into the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss to Combine: Using tongs or a large spoon, gently toss the cabbage mix with the dressing until every strand is evenly coated.
- Chill for Flavor Meld: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This chilling time is crucial for the flavors to meld.
- Toss Again and Serve: Just before serving, give the coleslaw one final toss to redistribute the dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing before you add the cabbage! This is your chance to easily adjust the sweetness or tanginess by adding a touch more sugar or vinegar.
- Chilling is Crucial: Don’t skip the 1-hour chilling time. During this rest, the cabbage slightly softens, releases a bit of moisture into the dressing, and absorbs the tangy-sweet flavors, resulting in a much tastier and more cohesive slaw.
- DIY Cabbage: If you prefer to shred your own, aim for about 6-7 cups of finely shredded cabbage and carrots.
- Fresh Onion Option: If you don’t have onion powder, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of very finely grated fresh onion (use a microplane for best results).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
