Classic Coleslaw
Enjoy a timeless classic with this crisp and tangy coleslaw recipe, perfect as a refreshing side dish for your next barbecue or picnic.
Equipment
- A mandolin (especially with a julienne blade), a food processor with a shredding attachment, or a good, sharp knife
- Cheese Grater (Optional) but good for the carrot and onion
- Normal Kitchen Utensils
Ingredients
- 3 C Shredded Green Cabbage
- 1 C Shredded Purple Cabbage
- 1/2 C Shredded Carrots 2-3 Medium Carrots
- 1/4 Medium Onion Red, White or Yellow (Optional)
- 2/3 C Mayonnaise Plus more if necessary
- 1 1/2 Tbsp White Sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Substitutes include white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Shred your cabbage and add to a large, sealable bowl. Skip this step if you bought pre-shredded cabbage.3 C Shredded Green Cabbage, 1 C Shredded Purple Cabbage
- Shred your carrots and add to the same bowl. I recommend using the cheese grater or the shredding attachment on the food processor.1/2 C Shredded Carrots
- Grate the (optional) onion into the bowl.1/4 Medium Onion
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper until combined.2/3 C Mayonnaise, 1 1/2 Tbsp White Sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Add this dressing to the cabbage mixture and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours, until the coleslaw is chilled through and the flavors have had a chance to marry together.
- Taste for salt and pepper. If the coleslaw looks dry, add a little more mayo, but this is pretty rare. The dressing should have pulled a lot of moisture out of the vegetables. Stir before serving.Serve this slaw anywhere you would serve a sandwich. Its great as a side with fried fish or chicken, alongside barbeque, and even on sandwiches.
Notes
I often double this recipe.
This is a basic recipe for coleslaw. Feel free to dress it up. Try adding some thinly sliced celery. I really like mixing in cubed ham and making it a simple meal.