Description
Creamy coleslaw with a zesty twist brings summer picnic memories to life. Fresh cabbage, crisp carrots, and tangy dressing combine for a classic side that you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups (150 g / 5.3 oz) red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) carrots, grated or julienned
- ½ cup (120 mL / 4 fl oz) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp celery seed
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Combine shredded cabbage and grated carrots in a large mixing bowl, tossing thoroughly to create an even, colorful base for the coleslaw.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Fusion and Marination: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, gently folding to coat every strand completely. Cover and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Final Touch: Give the coleslaw a quick stir before serving to revive its texture and ensure an even distribution of the creamy dressing, guaranteeing a perfect balance of flavors in each bite.
Notes
- Maintain Vegetable Crispness: Avoid over-mixing vegetables to prevent soggy texture; use gentle folding technique for even coating without breaking delicate cabbage and carrot strands.
- Adjust Dressing Consistency: Control mayonnaise quantity to achieve desired creaminess; start with less and gradually add to prevent overwhelming vegetable freshness.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Allow coleslaw to rest in refrigerator for minimum 30 minutes, enabling ingredients to meld and develop richer taste profile before serving.
- Customize Dietary Options: Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for lighter version or use vegan mayonnaise to create plant-based alternative without compromising creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg