Quick Coleslaw Salad Creamy (Printable)

Crisp shredded cabbage and grated carrots with a tangy creamy dressing, ideal as a refreshing side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 cup grated carrots
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
09 - 2 teaspoons sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions until evenly distributed.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed (if using), salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors, though it can be served immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, and most of that is just chopping.
  • The creamy dressing is tangy enough to cut through rich barbecue and sandwich fillings without being boring.
  • It keeps for days in the fridge, getting better as it sits.
  • It tastes like you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen, even when you don't.
02 -
  • Shred your vegetables as thin as possible—thick pieces never soften properly and the whole thing feels more coleslaw-salad than coleslaw.
  • Make the dressing first, taste it alone, and adjust before tossing with the vegetables—once combined, it's harder to balance.
03 -
  • Keep your mayo and yogurt cold before mixing—a warm dressing will feel loose and separate more easily.
  • If the coleslaw sits too long and gets watery, drain off some liquid and taste the dressing again; you might need a small splash of fresh vinegar to brighten it back up.
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