Description
Creamy, zesty coleslaw brings summer picnic magic to your plate with crisp cabbage and tangy dressing. Fresh ingredients and simple preparation make this classic side dish an irresistible companion for grilled meats and sandwiches you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (300 grams / 10.6 ounces) green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups (150 grams / 5.3 ounces) red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup (100 grams / 3.5 ounces) carrots, grated or julienned
Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather a spacious mixing vessel and introduce shredded cabbage and grated carrots, carefully blending the crisp vegetable medley to ensure uniform distribution.
- In a separate compact container, vigorously whisk mayonnaise with apple cider vinegar, creating a smooth emulsion that incorporates Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Delicately cascade the prepared dressing over the vegetable foundation, gently folding and rotating until each shred becomes gloriously enrobed in the creamy mixture.
- Seal the coleslaw within a container and retreat to the refrigerator, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and develop deeper flavor nuances for approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Prior to serving, re-awaken the coleslaw with a final, gentle toss to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the texture, ensuring every portion remains equally succulent and well-seasoned.
Notes
- Swap regular mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for a lighter, healthier version that cuts calories without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Add a handful of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill to boost the flavor profile and introduce a bright, fresh element to the classic coleslaw.
- Toast a few sunflower or pumpkin seeds and sprinkle on top for an unexpected crunch that enhances the salad’s texture and provides extra nutritional value.
- Experiment with different vinegars like rice wine or white balsamic to create unique flavor variations that keep this side dish exciting and adaptable to different meal styles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg