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Creamy coleslaw with shredded cabbage and carrots in a bowl

Creamy Coleslaw

Crunchy shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy, sweet and tangy dressing. A 15-minute side dish for cookouts, burgers and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Slaw
  • ½ medium head green cabbage finely shredded (about 8 cups), or a 14–16 ounce bag of coleslaw mix
  • 1 large carrot grated
Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt and pepper until smooth.
  2. Add the cabbage and carrot. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Toss again, taste and add more salt, sugar or vinegar if needed. Serve cold.

Notes

  • Using a bagged mix that includes carrots? Leave out the grated carrot.
  • For a creamier slaw, add 2 more tablespoons of mayonnaise.
  • Vinegar slaw: replace the mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons of oil and use 3 tablespoons of vinegar.