Description
A classic, creamy coleslaw recipe featuring a vibrant mix of green and purple cabbage with shredded carrots, tossed in a tangy mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for barbecues, picnics, or as a crunchy topping for sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 6 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots (can use up to 2 cups if you really like carrots)
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (white vinegar can be used in a pinch)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Shred Vegetables: Shred the green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots finely to prepare them for mixing.
- Combine Vegetables: Place the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl and toss them together to combine evenly.
- Prepare Coleslaw Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and celery seeds if using, until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss Dressing with Vegetables: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture, then toss thoroughly until all the vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to an hour. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together for the best taste. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
- For an extra carrot boost, increase the amount up to 2 cups according to your preference.
- Celery seeds add a subtle depth of flavor but can be omitted if unavailable or undesired.
- Adjust the sugar in the dressing to achieve your preferred level of sweetness.
- Coleslaw is best served chilled and should be kept refrigerated if not consumed immediately.
- This coleslaw keeps well for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: coleslaw, cabbage salad, creamy coleslaw, picnic side dish, barbecue salad, shredded cabbage salad
