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Top down close up view of a bowl filled with homemade coleslaw.

Southern Coleslaw Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cole slaw, coleslaw, coleslaw salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Victor
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Ingredients

  • 1 cabbage (medium size, about 2 lbs, rinsed and shredded)
  • 2 carrots (peeled and shredded)

For the coleslaw dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp blue cheese dressing
  • 1 clove garlic (pressed or minced)
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp grated onion (yellow or Vidalia)
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed

Instructions

  • Add the ingredients for the coleslaw dressing to a large mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust if necessary.
  • Add the shredded cabbage and carrots, and mix until everything is well coated in dressing.
  • Refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving. Give the slaw a good mix one more time and serve.

Notes

If you are using made ahead refrigerated shredded cabbage and dressing, there is no need to refrigerate the salad again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2140IU | Vitamin C: 34.2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.6mg