Coleslaw With Creamy Dressing (Printer-Friendly)

Crisp cabbage and carrots tossed in tangy, creamy dressing—perfect for barbecues and picnics.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or grated
04 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced

→ Creamy Dressing

05 - ¾ cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
09 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
10 - ½ teaspoon celery seed
11 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and red onion if using.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing clings to every shred instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl
  • It stays crunchy even after sitting in the fridge for hours
  • You can make it in the morning and itll taste even better by dinner
  • Theres no mayo overload, just a tangy creamy balance that doesnt feel heavy
02 -
  • Shred the cabbage as thin as you can manage, thick pieces dont absorb the dressing and end up tasting plain
  • Dont dress it more than a day ahead or it will get watery and lose its crunch
  • If the dressing tastes too tangy in the bowl, it will mellow perfectly once it sits on the cabbage
03 -
  • Salt the shredded cabbage lightly and let it sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water before dressing, this keeps it from getting watery later
  • Use a box grater for the carrots if you want them to blend in, or julienne them if you want them to stand out visually
  • Taste the dressing before you add it and adjust the sugar and vinegar to your preference, everyones balance is a little different
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