Today, I will share a super easy coleslaw recipe Inspired by Jamie Oliver's coleslaw. My homemade coleslaw takes less than 10 minutes, and it is fresh, creamy, and super delicious. It is perfect for barbecue, lunch or as a side dish!
Coleslaw Recipe
I always make coleslaw with purple cabbage, but I want to try the white cabbage this time. Honestly, I didn't feel any different. Coleslaw is my go-to barbecue or summer salad.
My coleslaw recipe is incredibly crunchy, flavourful and easy to put together. If you find it hard to cut the cabbage, you may buy pre-cut cabbage for more convenience.
I topped the cabbage, carrot and onion with a super creamy, tangy and delicious dressing. I don't like to go heavy on the mayonnaise, so I used sour cream along with mayonnaise to give it a lighter taste, and it was SO good.
Coleslaw Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Cabbage: In this coleslaw recipe, I use white cabbage; however, you can use purple or a combination of both if you like.
Onion And Carrot: For a more flavorful and colorful coleslaw.
Note: If you want a coleslaw with a crunchier texture, chop the vegetable courser and chop them finer for a less crunchy texture.
For The Creamy Dressing: I used Mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, granulated sugar, mustard powder and salt.
How to Make Creamy Coleslaw?
Prepare the veggies: Julienne the carrots and 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.
Pro Tip: 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.
Make 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.
Top Tips!
- 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.
Recipe FAQs
No, you don't, you can simply shred carrots and cabbage using the big holes in the grating box.
Yes, you can make it a day in advance and keep it in the fridge until serving.
Yes, it is if you omit the granulated sugar or replace it with any granulated sweetener.
Cover this salad and keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Sure, you can add green onion, bell pepper, cilantro or parsley. Just make sure to chop all the veggies finely.
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Recipe Card
Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
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 white cabbage; however, you can use purple, or both if you like.
- If you like to make it slightly spicy, you can add ½ pod of Jalapeño (diced) or ¼ teaspoon chilli powder.
Grace says
This recipe has the best coleslaw dressing ever. It is so yummy.
Olivia says
Easy and yummy! I made it for a dinner party.
Scarlett says
I absolutely love this recipe. I have a recipe for chicken thighs and this is the perfect accompaniment.
Mona says
Can I use yoghurt instead of mayonnaise?
Radwa says
Yes, you can and you will have a super healthy coleslaw salad.
Elena says
A perfect for summer dish, looks creamy.
Kate says
Such a good recipe! This is going to be a side dish at dinner tonight!
Sandra says
This recipe is brilliant! It is way lighter and more delicious than the store-bought one.
Victoria says
Thanks, Radwa, for sharing this creamy coleslaw recipe; the video link you provided was nice. It helped me in Julienne the carrot. Thanks again!