Creamy Coleslaw

You will love this quick and easy, creamy homemade coleslaw made with simple ingredients. This will quickly become your go-to summer recipe for creamy slaw. It tastes just as good as KFC coleslaw but with added creaminess and flavor.

What is Coleslaw?

Coleslaw is a classic side dish made from cabbage, carrots, and sometimes onion tossed with a salad dressing. It pairs perfectly with BBQ and other summer dishes. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to make your own homemade coleslaw using mayo for a creamy and delicious coleslaw dressing. I love to serve this tasty side dish with pulled pork, grilled pork tenderloin, grilled chicken, and barbecued ribs.

What You Need to Make Killer Creamy Coleslaw

How to Make Coleslaw

Start by mincing the onions, chopping the cabbage, and shredding the carrots. Then, place them in a large bowl. You can use a food processor, but I enjoy the tasks of mincing, chopping, and shredding, and I don’t have to wash and dry the food processor. Stir in the creamy coleslaw dressing.

How to Make Coleslaw Dressing

Whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, milk, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the dressing to the shredded cabbage mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, stirring occasionally.

Beth’s Recipe Tips

• If short on time, purchase prepackaged slaw. That being said, I really like the crispness and freshness that fresh chopped cabbage and shredded carrots lend to the texture.
• The dressing can be made up to several days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Season with a generous helping of salt and fresh ground black pepper.
• Other seasonings and herbs to add are celery seeds, chives, Italian parsley, basil, a pinch or two of cajun seasoning, and toasted sesame seeds.
• You can easily reduce the sugar to 2-3 tablespoons if you have a sensitive, sweet tooth or are watching your sugar.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Stir again before serving.

Ways to Serve Creamy Coleslaw

• In a wrap with grilled chicken or fish
• With pulled pork or pulled chicken on toasted buns
• As a topping for hotdogs or bratwurst
• On a grilled or fried fish sandwich
• For protein, add air fryer salmon or grilled shrimp
• On a sandwich like this Rachel sandwich or sloppy Joe sandwich
• As a topping for chicken tacos and beef tacos

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Creamy Coleslaw

This will quickly become your new favorite creamy coleslaw recipe. It is made easily with simple ingredients, and it is creamier than KFC coleslaw. 

5 from 3 votes

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Course: side

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 248kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients

Slaw

• 8 cups finely chopped green cabbage
• ¼ cup shredded carrot
• 2 tablespoons minced onion

Coleslaw Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole milk or 2%
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice to taste
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place the carrots, cabbage, and onions in a large bowl. 
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, milk, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
• Add the dressing to the shredded cabbage mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 

Notes

• If short on time, purchase prepackaged slaw. That being said, I really like the crispness and freshness that fresh chopped cabbage and shredded carrots lend to the texture.
• The dressing can be made up to several days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Season with a generous helping of salt and fresh ground black pepper.
• Other seasonings and herbs to add are celery seeds, chives, Italian parsley, basil, a pinch or two of cajun seasoning, and toasted sesame seeds.
• You can easily cut the sugar back to 2-3 tablespoons if you have a sensitive, sweet tooth or are watching your sugar.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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