Description
This Old-Fashioned Creamy Coleslaw is a classic side dish featuring a crisp blend of green and red cabbage combined with grated carrot, all coated in a smooth, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing. Perfectly refreshing and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal accompaniment for BBQs, sandwiches, or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small head of green cabbage, shredded
- 1 small head of red cabbage, shredded
- 1 large carrot, grated
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, and grated carrot thoroughly to create the base of the coleslaw.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Mix Dressing with Vegetables: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture, then toss everything together well to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Sprinkle in celery seed and chopped fresh parsley if desired, stirring gently to incorporate the added flavor elements.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
- Serve: Remove from the refrigerator and serve chilled as a refreshing side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- For best texture and flavor, shred the cabbage finely and grate the carrot just before mixing.
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of honey to your taste.
- Celery seed adds a distinctive flavor but can be omitted if unavailable or if you prefer a milder taste.
- Fresh parsley adds a fresh herbal note; substitute with chopped cilantro or dill if preferred.
- This coleslaw is best consumed within 1-2 days of preparation for optimal freshness and crunch.
