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    How to Make Homemade Coleslaw

    Published: May 16, 2018 · Modified: Nov 18, 2019 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    How to Make Homemade Coleslaw recipe #sidedish #coleslaw #bbq #picnic #potluck #summer

    If you are looking to learn how to make homemade coleslaw, this recipe features perfectly crisp coleslaw in a creamy dressing that bursts with that classic blend of flavors you crave!

    One of my favorite things about summer is enjoying a crisp helping of coleslaw at a cookout. Well, I guess, if I am being honest, my favorite things about summer are warm weather, simply being outside, and not shoveling snow. Coleslaw is good and all, but I don't think anything tastes as good as not shoveling snow. Unfortunately, "not shoveling snow" doesn't make for a good recipe. Moving on...

    Traditional Coleslaw Recipe

    What is a Traditional Coleslaw?

    Coleslaw is a classic picnic, potluck, and BBQ side dish popular throughout the summer. It is essentially a creamy cabbage salad featuring shreds of fresh produce such as cabbage, carrots, and onion blended together with mayo, and seasonings. The name "Coleslaw" derives from a Dutch word meaning "Cabbage Salad". Or so I'm told, I don't actually speak Dutch, but if it is on the internet, it must be true.

    How to Make Creamy Coleslaw recipeHow to Make Coleslaw

    In my opinion, a good coleslaw should be both crunchy and creamy, with a touch of a tang to each bite.  Using fresh vegetables will get you the desired crunch, and the blend of mayo with sour cream creates a creamy coleslaw with great flavor. However, I think the secret weapon to this homemade coleslaw is celery salt. I picked up this trick from a Bobby Flay recipe, and it really adds great flavor.  Just don't go overboard, or the celery flavor and salt will take over.

    Using the freshest produce will yield the best coleslaw. You want that satisfying crunch of fresh cut cabbage in every bite! Once you have the ingredients on hand coleslaw is easy to make because they just need to be prepped and combined together in a dish. You can enjoy the coleslaw right away, however, the flavor is best if it is allowed to meld overnight.

    How to Make Coleslaw

    How to Serve Coleslaw

    Once you have mastered how to make homemade coleslaw, it is the perfect side dish to bring to your next picnic or potluck. However, since the dressing is dairy-based, you will want to ensure it isn't sitting out in the heat for hours on end, or it can become unsafe to eat. I recommend using a chilled serving bowl (affiliate link) which nests ice under the bowl to keep everything chilled and safe to eat at your next potluck!

    If you are planning a BBQ, creamy coleslaw is a great side dish to serve with Pulled Pork Sandwiches, or even grilled brats or grilled burgers!

    Homemade Coleslaw

    How to Make Homemade Coleslaw

    If you are looking to learn how to make homemade coleslaw, this recipe features perfectly crisp coleslaw in a creamy dressing that bursts with that classic blend of flavors you crave!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Side
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 337kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 5 cups shredded cabbage (green, purple, or mix of both)
    • 2 carrots (shredded)
    • 2 tablespoon onion (minced)
    • ¾ cup mayo
    • 2 tablespoon sour cream
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • 2 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
    • 1 teaspoon celery salt
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix to combine.
    • Serve immediately, or let chill in the refrigerator overnight to allow flavors to meld.

    Notes

    If you don't want to shred a head of cabbage, you can find pre-shredded cabbage in the produce section as well.
     
    Make sure to taste your homemade coleslaw before adding any additional salt because the celery salt will add some saltiness and you don't want to over season it.
     
    Pro Tip: Depending on how you measure the shredded cabbage, or how fine it is shredded, it can affect how creamy the coleslaw ends up. If you end up with more dressing than you prefer, simply place the coleslaw in a fine mesh strainer to allow some of the excess dressing to drain off till you reach the desired consistency.
     
    Coleslaw is great when paired with Homemade Baked Beans, check out my recipe!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 97mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5160IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    This recipe was originally published on FoxValleyFoodie.comJuly 24, 2016.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jantine

      July 05, 2022 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious.

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    2. Carolyn J Moffett

      March 03, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      Sounds delicious

      Reply
    3. Diana

      September 25, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not big on coleslaw but my mom thought this was fantastic! Super quick to put together too with a food processor.

      Reply
    4. Sue

      June 09, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Miracle Whip, apple cider vinegar, and sugar (German/American sweet & sour). My adult children won’t eat any other slaw! Essentially same recipe for cucumber salad

      Reply
      • MCee

        December 13, 2023 at 4:07 pm

        But we're talking about THIS recipe...so perhaps you should post elsewhere

        Reply
    5. Cammy

      June 14, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      I really enjoyed this!

      Reply
    5 from 4 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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