Creamy Coleslaw
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Vegetarian Gluten-free American

Creamy Coleslaw

A crisp, balanced American coleslaw with finely shredded cabbage, sweet carrot, and a creamy dressing sharpened with apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard.

20 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and sliced red onion in a large bowl. Toss gently to distribute the vegetables evenly without bruising them.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute.
3
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss with wide spoons until every strand is lightly coated. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl so the dressing is distributed evenly.
Creamy dressing coating shredded cabbage, carrot, and onion in a bowl AI-generated image
4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Toss once halfway through chilling so the dressing settles evenly and the vegetables remain crisp.
5
Taste just before serving and adjust with a pinch of salt or a splash of vinegar if needed. Toss once more, then serve chilled or after 10 minutes at room temperature.
Finished creamy coleslaw with crisp cabbage and carrot in a serving bowl AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Thinly shredded vegetables create a crisp base, while mayonnaise provides richness and vinegar, Dijon, and sugar keep the dressing lively rather than heavy. A short rest lets the flavors meld without losing all the crunch.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. The cabbage will soften gradually, so the slaw is crispest on the day it is made.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat. Serve chilled or let it stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition / serving

258kcal
2.28 gprotein
12.99 gcarbs
22.76 gfat
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Published 14 Aug 2026 · updated 14 Aug 2026