Description
A refreshingly creamy coleslaw featuring crisp cabbage, vibrant carrots, and a tangy dressing, perfect for barbecues and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 cup red cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 large carrot (grated)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon celery seeds
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Combine finely shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and grated carrot in a large bowl.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, celery seeds, and milk in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or vinegar according to your preference.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir the coleslaw to redistribute the dressing before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or additional celery seeds for a touch of elegance.
Notes
This coleslaw can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For best texture, consume within three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg