Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw Recipe
This Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw recipe is a classic side dish that perfectly balances creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. It’s a refreshing addition to any meal and comes together easily with simple ingredients.
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (full fat preferred)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground celery seed
Salad:
- 1/3 cup minced red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 8 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 cups thinly shredded carrots
- Prepare: Ensure all vegetables are chopped/sliced/shredded as needed.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and celery seed until smooth.
- Toss and combine: Add onion, parsley, cabbages, and carrots to the bowl. Toss until well coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Before serving, mix coleslaw again and serve chilled, optionally with a sprinkle of pepper.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar and vinegar to suit your taste preferences.
- This coleslaw can be made a day ahead for even better flavor as the ingredients meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: coleslaw, side dish, cabbage salad, tangy coleslaw