Coleslaw

Coleslaw is a creamy and crisp side dish made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a cool flavor-packed dressing.

It’s excellent for barbecues, and picnics, next to dill potato salad, black bean burgers, and pasta salad.

What’s so special about this coleslaw?

The secret to the best coleslaw is all in the dressing!

Louise and I tested 7 different reduced fat coleslaw dressings, and this was the winner.

Make it with homemade mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to boost creaminess, protein and reduce calories.

You’ll love our homemade coleslaw because it’s easy to make with simple ingredients, and you can make it in advance.

Best of all, it’s tasty and indulgent while being light and refreshing 😋.

As mentioned, we make the dressing with half mayo and half Greek yogurt.

By the way, it’s the same dressing we use in our broccoli cauliflower salad and dill potato salad, and you guys loved it!

The yogurt makes all the difference. The recipe turns out much lighter and with a bit more while retaining all flavor and creaminess.

Seasoned with mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar, our coleslaw dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, cool, and tangy.

It’ll make your shredded cabbage taste divine.

Quantities are in the recipe box at the bottom of the page.

Cabbage

We like to use both green cabbage and red cabbage, but you can also use only one of the two.

You can purchase a coleslaw mix to save some time.

Carrot

We use regular orange carrots and grate them with the large holes of a box grater. Carrots add a pleasant, sweet flavor to this easy coleslaw recipe.

Parsley

Parsley adds freshness and a pleasant herby aroma. You can keep it out if you prefer.

Coleslaw dressing

• Mayonnaise: You can use regular mayo or vegan mayo.
• Greek-style yogurt: Full-fat, low-fat, and non-dairy yogurt; they all work well.
• Apple cider vinegar: Cabbage loves acidity. Substitute red wine vinegar and white wine vinegar.
• Yellow mustard: Substitute Dijon mustard.
• Sugar: The dressing craves a pinch of sweetness to balance the vinegar. Substitute maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup for sugar.
• Salt and black pepper.
• Celery seeds: optional, to taste.

US cups + grams measurements in the recipe box at the bottom of the page.

Shred the cabbage into thin slices.

You can do so with a sharp knife, mandoline slicer, or food processor with a slicing attachment.

Tip: we recommend cutting the cabbage in half, then in half again, cutting each quarter of the cabbage in half again. It’s easier to slice small cabbage wedges.

Add shredded cabbage, carrots grated with the large holes of a box grater, and finely chopped parsley to a large bowl.

To make the coleslaw dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek-style yogurt, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the coleslaw dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well combined.

Serve this immediately for the best crunch, or make it ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Make it vegan: Substitute vegan mayo for mayonnaise and non-dairy yogurt or vegan sour cream for Greek yogurt.

Vinegar coleslaw: Substitute a simple vinaigrette dressing for the creamy dressing. Here’s the vinegar coleslaw recipe.

Apple coleslaw: Add a finely chopped apple and a handful of chopped walnuts. Cranberries work well, too.

Storage

Make ahead: Coleslaw is good for 4 days; however, if you want the best crunch, we recommend mixing the dressing and the cabbage up to 3 hours before serving.

Refrigerator: Keep leftovers in an airtight container. Coleslaw is delicious and served cold so you can serve it right from the fridge.

Freezer: We don’t recommend freezing it.

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