No cookout would be complete without Classic Coleslaw! Shredded cabbage mix tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing for the perfect summer side.
A Great Basic Coleslaw Recipe
You can’t beat a no-fuss Classic Coleslaw for a terrific summer salad. Bagged coleslaw mix of shredded red and green cabbage and carrots plus a tangy homemade dressing. Delicious! For a big family cookout or a midweek side dish, it makes an easy win.
Make it Last-Minute
Coleslaw is the perfect last-minute potluck dish. It’s super easy to put together and is best served fresh. Just grab some pre-made coleslaw mix and make this classic, flavorful dressing and you have a side dish everyone will love. They’re sure to be coming back for seconds!
No Sugar Coleslaw
I make my coleslaw dressing with honey instead of granulated sugar, for those wanting to avoid refined sugar. It’s still plenty sweet to balance out the lemon juice and vinegar. Plus, I like the complexity that honey adds to salad dressings.
Classic Coleslaw Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
Ingredients:
- Mayonnaise
- Honey
- Fresh lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Bagged coleslaw mix with green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots
Supplies:
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Large mixing bowl
How to Make Classic Coleslaw
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Place the coleslaw mix in a large mixing bowl, and then pour the mayonnaise mixture over it. Stir to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Coleslaw can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can prepare the coleslaw dressing in advance and store it in a sealed container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. When you are ready to make the coleslaw, just add the dressing to the coleslaw mix and serve!
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Classic Coleslaw
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
Description
No cookout would be complete without Classic Coleslaw! Shredded cabbage mix tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing for the perfect summer side.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw mix with green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots (about 6.5 cups total)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Place the coleslaw mix in a large mixing bowl, and then pour the mayonnaise mixture over it. Stir to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
I pretty much make my coleslaw the same way but I just have to share this yummy addition that we had at Pikes Place in Seattle. It was the best cole slaw I ever ate and pretty much like this recipe but they added dried cranberries which made it absolutely delicious. They also served with it the best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten as well and the cole slaw was so complementary to the meal. Give it a try, I just might think you’ll agree that those dried cranberries are a nice addition.
Hi, Beverly! Thank you for sharing!