Coleslaw With Creamy Dressing (Printable)

Tangy coleslaw with crisp cabbage, carrots, and creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics and barbecues.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or grated
04 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced

→ Creamy Dressing

05 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
09 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and red onion.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop.
05 - Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It stays crunchy even after sitting in the fridge, which means you can make it ahead without worrying about it turning limp and sad.
  • The dressing has just enough tang to wake up your taste buds without making you pucker, and the celery seed adds a quiet, earthy note that makes people wonder what your secret is.
02 -
  • If you dress the slaw too far in advance, it can get watery as the salt pulls moisture out of the cabbage, so if you're making it the day before, consider keeping the dressing separate until a few hours before serving.
  • Don't skip the chilling time, because the flavors really do need that half hour to come together, and the cabbage softens just enough to lose its raw edge without going limp.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or the slicing blade on a food processor to shred the cabbage quickly and evenly, because uniform pieces mean better texture in every bite.
  • If you like a sweeter slaw, bump the sugar up to a tablespoon, but taste the dressing first, because some mayonnaise brands are already a little sweet and you don't want to overdo it.
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