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Home / Recipes / Easy Coleslaw Recipe (a/k/a Cole Slaw)

Easy Coleslaw Recipe (a/k/a Cole Slaw)

November 10, 2018 By Jill Selkowitz / 6 Comments Updated October 29, 2019 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Easy Coleslaw Recipe (a/k/a Cole Slaw) with a creamy homemade dressing is a side dish for picnics and perfect on pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches.

Easy Coleslaw Recipe (Cole Slaw)

Easy Coleslaw Recipe (Cole Slaw)

My Easy Coleslaw Recipe is creamy and cool and a perfect accompaniment for my recipes series of pulled chicken sandwiches.

This simple recipe is made with only a few pantry items and is ready to eat right away, although allowing the cabbage to marinate for a bit, will heighten the experience.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Easy Coleslaw

Cast of Ingredients for Easy Coleslaw

Did you know that cabbage is good for kidney health in cats? I grind up cabbage and add it to my cats raw food. They are all up in age and cabbage helps with kidney failure, as just *one* part of the treatment in a long line of other treatments and supplements.

My 17.5 year old Junie Moon as been in kidney failure for six years and her numbers have held steady and she is thriving and happy. She does get subq fluids daily and pills twice a day. Without seeing her blood work, one would never know there is an issue!

Picnics, deli food, pulled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches taste so much better with a side of coleslaw or a piled right onto the sandwich.

My Easy Coleslaw recipe is one I’ve been making ever since I can remember. The recipe is found in my new cookbook entitled This Old Gal’s Pressure Cooker Cookbook. It is attached to my incredible Southern Style Pulled Pork recipe.

 

Whisk Together Easy Coleslaw Dressing

Whisk Together Easy Coleslaw Dressing

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  • How to Eat Coleslaw.
  • How to Make Coleslaw Dressing.
  • How to Make Easy Coleslaw Recipe.
  • How to Shred Cabbage for Easy Coleslaw
  • How to Store Coleslaw.
  • Tips for Easy Cabbage Recipe.
  • Easy Coleslaw

How to Eat Coleslaw.

  • For my series of easy pulled chicken sandwiches this Easy Coleslaw recipe is perfect to mix up the night before.
  • The coolness and crunch of coleslaw piled on a warm barbecue sandwich brings the sandwich up another flavor level.
  • Since my pulled chicken sandwiches are all going to be super easy “dump and push start” recipes, it is only fitting to combine them with a coleslaw recipe, which is super easy.
  • Instant Pot BBQ Chicken (Zesty) is a zesty barbecue sandwich and is delicious with pickles and/or a scoop of coleslaw on the side or piled high on top of the chicken.
  • My Instant Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken begs for a big scoop of coleslaw right on top of the chicken.

We love coleslaw as a snack, as it is so filling and satisfying.

 

Whisk Up Dressing

Whisk Up Dressing

How to Make Coleslaw Dressing.

  • The basics for simple coleslaw dressing are items most people have in the refrigerator.
  • Easy Coleslaw Dressing can be altered based on personal tastes.
  • Lots of freshly ground black pepper is so wonderful in this dressing.
  • Low carb sugar substitute can be used to make a keto low carb easy coleslaw recipe.
  • Use a very good whisk to make a very smooth dressing.

A touch of celery seed is great for enhancing the flavor, or just keep it simple.

 

Mix Dressing with Coleslaw

Mix Dressing with Coleslaw

How to Make Easy Coleslaw Recipe.

  • Shred cabbage and carrots or use coleslaw mix.
  • Mix up coleslaw dressing using a bowl or a large glass measuring cup. The measuring cup makes it easier to whisk and then pour into the container without spilling.
  • Marinating the Easy Coleslaw overnight, allows the flavors to permeate into the cabbage and takes away the rawness of the cabbage.

As this recipe is called “Easy Coleslaw,” a bag of already shredded cabbage and carrots makes the preparation so simple.

However, some people prefer to shred the cabbage and carrots from whole, rather than using pre-shredded coleslaw mix.

How to Shred Cabbage for Easy Coleslaw

  • A food processor with a shredding blade makes quick work of a head of cabbage and carrots.
  • Of course, you can buy a head of cabbage and shred it, along with some carrots.
  • Red/purple cabbage makes coleslaw nice and colorful.
  • Try using 4 cups white cabbage, 1 cup red cabbage and 3 carrots.
  • Broccoli stems are nice to shred for this coleslaw recipe.

If you use a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System, your Easy Coleslaw will marinate quicker!

 

Mix Up Coleslaw in Baggie

Mix Up Coleslaw in Baggie

Make sure to let the Easy Coleslaw marinate in the fridge for a while, so that the cabbage will soften and absorb the flavors.

How to Store Coleslaw.

  • Lock and Lock is my go-to for food storage. It is easily transportable as it is air tight.
  • For making batches and then serving in a bowl to company, I suggest mixing up the dressing and cabbage in a gallon size ziploc bag.

Tips for Easy Cabbage Recipe.

  1. Check the date of the coleslaw mix. The shredded coleslaw should be very firm and crisp.
  2. Use a good full fat mayonnaise, such as Duke’s as the mayo can break or make this Easy Coleslaw recipe.
  3. Apple cider vinegar can be used in place of white vinegar and pairs nicely with pulled pork recipes, such as my Mexican Carnitas Pulled Pork recipe.
  4. Coleslaw tastes better after a minimum of two hours marinating in the refrigerator, but overnight is preferred.

 

Easy Coleslaw Recipe (Cole Slaw)

Easy Coleslaw Recipe (Cole Slaw)

More Cabbage Recipes to Love.

  • Instant Pot Cabbage and Sausage
  • Instant Pot New England Boiled Dinner (Corned Beef and Cabbage)
  • KFC Copycat Coleslaw Recipe
  • Pressure Cooker Jewish Sweet n’ Sour Stuffed Cabbage (Holishkes)

I know you will love this recipe and use it often. Do you have a favorite add in? Let me know in the comments below.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef’s Knife
  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
  • Simply Gourmet (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
  • Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
  • Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk– a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
  • Lock and Lock Container or
  • Gallon Size Ziploc Bag

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Easy Coleslaw Recipe (Cole Slaw)

Easy Coleslaw

5 from 15 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: All types
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons White Sugar (or keto sub)
  • 1 Tablespoon Whole Milk
  • 1 Tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Celery Seed optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 14 ounces Coleslaw Mix
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add mayonnaise, sugar, milk, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, celery seed and pepper to a measuring cup and whisk together dressing.
  • Place coleslaw mix in a container or baggie.
  • Pour coleslaw dressing over coleslaw mix and combine well. Place in refrigerator for a few hours, so that the cabbage/carrots absorb the dressing.

Notes

If you do not have celery seed, just leave it out. It's still super delish.

Substitutes

  • Honey can be used in place of white sugar.
  • Apple cider vinegar can be used in place of white vinegar.

Recipes to Eat with Easy Coleslaw.

  • Instant Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken
  • Baby Back Carolina Style BBQ Ribs
  • Instant Pot Dirty Water Hot Dogs
  • Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
  • Instant Pot Jalapeno Honey Chicken
  • Instant Pot Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Coleslaw
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 433mg19%
Potassium 84mg2%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 18.9mg23%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Hi, I'm Jill. I'm a mom to Tonkinese cats and enjoy sharing restaurant quality meals, easily made at home. With my easy step by step photos and directions, new cooks will be able to follow along and cook like rock stars.

Comments

  1. Pam says

    May 21, 2021 at 10:52 am

    5 stars
    This is the recipe my mother used……and that was a long long time ago. Thank you

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      May 21, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      Enjoy, Pam. Thank YOU. Jill

      Reply
  2. Marcie Smith says

    September 12, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    You gave the serving nutrition information but did not say the serving size

    Reply
  3. Jenifer says

    August 15, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    Flavorful and easy, you won’t be disappointed.

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      August 15, 2019 at 7:25 pm

      Glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jennifer. Jill

      Reply
  4. Jill says

    November 11, 2018 at 12:55 am

    5 stars
    This is delicious.

    Reply

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