Description
This Best Homemade Coleslaw Recipe is a creamy, crunchy, and perfectly balanced salad featuring fresh green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, and a tangy-sweet homemade dressing. It is an ideal side dish for BBQs, fried chicken, sandwiches, and summer gatherings, offering a refreshing and flavorful complement to many meals.
Ingredients
For the Coleslaw:
- 6 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
- 1½ cups shredded carrots
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp celery seed
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: Add the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red onion, and parsley to a large bowl, ensuring the vegetables are finely shredded for optimal texture.
- Mix Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl, distributing it evenly over the mixture.
- Toss Gently: Toss the cabbage and carrot mixture gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Final Toss and Serve: Before serving, toss the coleslaw again to redistribute any dressing that may have settled and adjust seasoning if needed for salt or acidity.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use freshly shredded cabbage instead of pre-shredded coleslaw mix.
- Adjust the vinegar amount to increase tanginess or add extra honey to sweeten the dressing to taste.
- Chilling the coleslaw makes the flavors blend beautifully and improves the overall taste.
- For variations, add sliced green onions or chopped apples for a fresh twist.
- To make a lighter version of the dressing, substitute part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, BBQ, Potluck
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Southern
