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    Home » Salad

    Easy Summer Coleslaw Salad Recipe

    Published: Apr 25, 2022 · Modified: Aug 28, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 9 Comments

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    Today I will share an easy summer coleslaw salad recipe. You won't need to buy it anymore as you can make a homemade coleslaw in less than 10 minutes and it is fresh, creamy, and so delicious.

    This summer coleslaw salad is perfect for lunch or as a side dish with chicken, meat, pasta, or fish dishes.

    Check also Korean carrot salad (Markovcha) and Malouf salad.

    Easy Summer Coleslaw Salad Recipe

    Coleslaw Ingredients

    • Carrots, peeled
    • Onion, peeled, grated
    • White cabbage
    • Mustard powder
    • Cider vinegar
    • Granulated sugar
    • Salt
    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour cream
    Easy Coleslaw Salad in a large bowl

    How to make Easy Summer Coleslaw Salad?

    steps of making the recipe

    Preparing the veggies: Julienne the carrots and white cabbage (You can use mandoline or a sharp knife). Put both the cabbage and carrot in a bowl. Now great the onions, then add them in the bowl with the cabbage and carrot.

    Making the coleslaw dressing: In a jug, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt, black pepper, granulated sugar, and mustard powder.

    Next, pour the dressing over the veggies and mix well. Serve and enjoy.

    Summer Coleslaw Salad in a bowl

    Top Tips!

    • If you don't have mandoline to Julienne the carrots and cabbage, watch this video. It will teach you how to Julienne carrots and cabbage using a sharp knife.
    • In this coleslaw recipe, I use a green cabbage; however, you can use purple, or both if you like.
    • Feel free to replace sour cream with Greek yoghurt, if you prefer it.
    • If you like to make it slightly spicy, you can add ½ pod of Jalapeño (diced) or ¼ teaspoon chilli powder.
    • You can replace granulated sugar with honey if you like.

    More Mix-In Ideas

    If you would like to add other mix-ins to the coleslaw salad, down below are some suggestions:

    • Fruits: Such as strawberries, raspberries, apple, and kiwi.
    • Nuts: You can add some chopped nuts such as almond, walnut, hazelnut or pine.
    • Cheese: If you love cheese, you can add some to this salad, such as cheddar cheese or feta cheese.
    • Dried fruits and seeds: Add ¼ cup of any dried fruits or seeds you fancy to this salad, such as fig and poppyseeds.
    • Yoghurt: It is a good addition to this salad; it makes it more healthy and creamy.
    • Seasonings: For extra flavour, you can add ½ teaspoon of dried basil, oregano, onion or garlic powder.
    close shot to the Easy Summer Coleslaw Salad

    Recipe FAQs

    Do I have to Julienne the carrots and cabbage?

    No, you don't, you can simply shred carrots and cabbage using the big holes in the grating box.

    Can I make coleslaw ahead of a time?

    Yes, you can make it a day in advance and keep it in the fridge until serving.

    Is this coleslaw salad recipe keto-friendly?

    Yes, it is if you omit the granulated sugar or replace it with any granulated sweetener.

    How to store this coleslaw?

    Cover this salad and keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.

    Can I add more veggies to this recipe?

    Sure, you can add green onion, bell pepper, cilantro or parsley. Just make sure to chop all the veggies finely.

    a fork is in the bowl of Coleslaw Salad

    What to serve with coleslaw?

    Almost anything will go well with this salad such as the recipes below:

    • Pan-fried sea bass with soy sauce
    • Oven-baked bbq chicken
    • Philly cheesesteak sandwich
    • Sweet and sour chicken
    • Creamy mushroom chicken
    a big bowl of Summer Coleslaw Salad
    Easy Summer Coleslaw Salad Recipe
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    5 from 15 votes

    Easy Summer Coleslaw Salad Recipe

    This easy summer coleslaw salad recipe is fresh, easy and healthy. The three main ingredients for this recipe are cabbage, carrots, and mayo.
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Easy Coleslaw Salad Recipe, Summer Coleslaw Salad
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 210kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Mandoline
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups

    Ingredients

    • 2 carrots , peeled
    • ¼ onion , peeled, grated
    • ½ white cabbage
    • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
    • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup sour cream

    Instructions

    • Use Mandoline or a sharp knife to julienne the carrots and white cabbage, and great the onions then put everything in a big bowl.
    • In a jug, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sour cream, salt, black pepper, granulated sugar, and mustard powder.
    • Next, pour the dressing over the veggies and mix well. Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    • In this coleslaw recipe, I use a green cabbage; however, you can use purple, or both if you like.
    • Feel free to replace sour cream with Greek yoghurt, if you prefer it.
    • If you like to make it slightly spicy, you can add ½ pod of Jalapeño (diced) or ¼ teaspoon chilli powder.
    • You can replace granulated sugar with honey if you like.

    More Mix-In Ideas

    • Fruits: Such as strawberries, raspberries, apple, and kiwi.
    • Nuts: You can add some chopped nuts such as almond, walnut, hazelnut or pine.
    • Cheese: If you love cheese, you can add some to this salad, such as cheddar cheese or feta cheese.
    • Dried fruits and seeds: Add ¼ cup of any dried fruits or seeds you fancy to this salad, such as fig and poppyseeds.
    • Yoghurt: It is a good addition to this salad; it makes it more healthy and creamy.
    • Seasonings: For extra flavour, you can add ½ teaspoon of dried basil, oregano, onion or garlic powder.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5335IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Victoria

      March 21, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks, Radwa, for sharing this creamy coleslaw recipe; the video link you provided was nice. It helped me in Julienne the carrot. Thanks again!

      Reply
    2. Sandra

      March 25, 2021 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is brilliant! It is way lighter and more delicious than the store-bought one.

      Reply
    3. Kate

      April 25, 2022 at 4:35 am

      5 stars
      Such a good recipe! This is going to be a side dish at dinner tonight!

      Reply
    4. Elena

      April 25, 2022 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      A perfect for summer dish, looks creamy.

      Reply
    5. Mona

      April 25, 2022 at 5:31 am

      5 stars
      Can I use yoghurt instead of mayonnaise?

      Reply
      • Radwa

        April 25, 2022 at 5:32 am

        Yes, you can and you will have a super healthy coleslaw salad.

        Reply
    6. Scarlett

      April 25, 2022 at 5:35 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love this recipe. I have a recipe for chicken thighs and this is the perfect accompaniment.

      Reply
    7. Olivia

      April 25, 2022 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      Easy and yummy! I made it for a dinner party.

      Reply
    8. Grace

      April 25, 2022 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      This recipe has the best coleslaw dressing ever. It is so yummy.

      Reply

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