Today I will share a classic coleslaw recipe. You won't need to buy coleslaw salad anymore as you can make a homemade coleslaw in less than 10 minutes and it is fresh, delicious, and so creamy.
This coleslaw salad recipe is perfect for lunch or as a side dish with chicken, meat, pasta, or fish dishes.
Coleslaw Ingredients
Carrots, peeled
Onion, peeled, grated
White cabbage
Mustard powder
Cider vinegar
Granulated sugar
Salt
Mayonnaise
Sour cream
How to make this Homemade Coleslaw?
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.
Tips for the Best Coleslaw Salad
- 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.
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 salad 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 salad?
Cover this salad and keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Can I add more veggies to this Coleslaw salad recipe?
Sure, you can add green onion, bell pepper, cilantro or parsley. Just make sure to chop all the veggies finely.
What to serve with this salad?
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
Homemade Coleslaw Salad
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.
Nutrition
Thanks, Radwa, for sharing this creamy coleslaw recipe; the video link you provided was nice. It helped me in Julienne the carrot. Thanks again!
This recipe is brilliant! It is way lighter and more delicious than the store-bought one.