Coleslaw. When people think of coleslaw, they think of that bowl of soggy, shredded cabbage sitting at the end of the picnic table. For me, this is the best coleslaw recipe because a package of shredded cabbage and carrots really cuts down on prep time. This creamy coleslaw recipe is great for potlucks or to serve to your family on a busy weeknight. —Renee Endress, Galva, Illinois This is a very good basic coleslaw dressing, not too goopy.
We have homemade coleslaw at least once a week, usually with fish, and often with burgers or hot dogs.
This coleslaw recipe (our way of preparing it) is ridiculously easy with cabbage, carrot, and onions gently mixed and coated with mayonnaise, a dab of yellow mustard (which by the way is just Dijon mustard with some added turmeric), vinegar, and black pepper.
This coleslaw is a great side dish to bring to summer potlucks, and pairs well with recipes like Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, tacos (especially fish tacos), lunch wraps with deli meat, hot dogs, and more.
You can have Coleslaw using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Coleslaw
- You need 1 of medium cabbage.
- You need 2 of red Apples.
- It's of Dressing.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of miracle whip.
- Prepare 1 1/2 tsp of sugar.
- You need 1 tsp of lemon juice.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of cream.
I don't recommend it, as raw cabbage does not freeze well. Choose from our most-popular renditions for your next picnic or potluck. If the coleslaw seems dry, add a little more of the dressing. Eat right away or let it sit in the refrigerator for about an hour to let the flavors mingle and the cabbage to soften.
Coleslaw step by step
- Shred cabbage.
- Cut the apples.
- Mix dressing.
- Mix altogether.
Cabbage: Use green cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage or Napa cabbage. For a multi-colored or multi-textured coleslaw, use a combination of. Coleslaw has the best texture and flavor the day it's made, but it still keeps well for several days in the fridge. If you're making this coleslaw more than a day ahead, don't skip the salting step above. Make coleslaw dressing: In a small mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and honey.