Easy Coleslaw

An easy recipe for classic Coleslaw with from-scratch dressing and a bag of slaw mix. Pile it on the plate or throw it in a bun. It's simple and delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings (1 cup each)
Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (see note 1)
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar (see note 2)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons celery seed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 ounces coleslaw mix (see note 3)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayo, sugar, white vinegar, cider vinegar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery seed. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). Cover and chill until serving time, up to 4 days in advance.
  • In a large bowl, add coleslaw mix. Drizzle with dressing to taste and toss to combine. This tastes best when eaten the day it is made.

Notes

  1. Sugar: Honey also tastes great to sweeten this dressing (the flavor will change).
  2. Vinegar: I prefer a combination of white and cider vinegar here, but you can use all of one kind (or even white wine vinegar).
  3. Coleslaw mix: Substitute a pound of fresh cabbage and shred it yourself. Or, use a food processor fit with a slicing disk. Add some carrots (shredded or grated) and you're good to go!
  4. Yield: This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of dressing which generously dresses 1 pound of coleslaw mix. You end up with 6 cups of coleslaw.
  5. Storage: Properly stored in the refrigerator, the dressing should last up to 4 days in the refrigerator. The coleslaw doesn't last well, so don't plan on keeping leftovers.
  6. Sitting out at room temperature: Bacteria has a much better chance of growing in warm temperatures, so throw out any mayo-based coleslaw if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
  7. Broccoli coleslaw: Made with crunchy ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, walnuts, scallions, and a sweet vinegar dressing.
  8. Apple coleslaw: Made with slaw mix, sliced apples, scallions, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds.
  9. Seasonal slaw: Change up your slaw with the seasons. In spring, add slivered radishes and chives. In winter, use a base of shredded kale or Brussels sprouts instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 281mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword coleslaw
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