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Best Homemade Cole Slaw (Photo by Viana Boenzli)
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Best Homemade Coleslaw Recipe

This is my best homemade coleslaw recipe. It has everything you're looking for: The beautifully crunchy texture of the cabbage, combined with a lightly creamy, sweet and sour tangy dressing. And this recipe is so easy, you'll be done in less than 10 minutes!
 
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cole slaw
Servings: 8
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Viana Boenzli

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ to 2 pounds cabbage (about 4 cups chopped/shredded)
  • 3 carrots, finely shredded
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  • Shred and/or chop cabbage. Finely shred carrots and toss in a bowl with cabbage.
    1 ½ to 2 pounds cabbage (about 4 cups chopped/shredded), 3 carrots, finely shredded
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together mustard, sugar, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar until well blended.
    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Then, add the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, and whisk again until smooth. Taste, and add more salt and pepper to taste, if necessary. 
    ½ cup mayonnaise, Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pour the dressing over the chopped cabbage and toss well. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3859IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 21mg