Easy Coleslaw Recipe
This easy coleslaw recipe is the perfect dish for summer! Crisp and tangy, it’s easy to make and comes together with six simple ingredients. Serve it as a side at summer potlucks, or use it to add texture and flavor to all your favorite recipes!
Looking for more ways to use cabbage? Try our red, white, and blue cabbage salad and Chinese chicken slaw salad, too!
Is it really summer without coleslaw? It’s a staple at all our cookouts and barbecues right alongside hot dogs, burgers, BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes and BBQ chicken tacos.
Of course, you can find pre-made versions at your local grocery store, but they always turn out bland and watery. So, why not just make it yourself? With this traditional coleslaw recipe, you can have it ready in minutes, and it’s loaded with sweet and tangy flavor!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions needed to make this simple coleslaw recipe. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Shredded Coleslaw Mix – To keep things super quick and easy, we use a bag of pre-shredded cabbage or store-bought coleslaw mix. However, you can also finely shred cabbage and carrots with a box grater or food processor if preferred.
- Mayonnaise – This forms the base of the coleslaw dressing, creating the creamy consistency and tangy flavor we look for in traditional coleslaw recipes.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – This adds extra tang and a subtly sweet taste.
- Sweetener – We use monk fruit sweetener to keep this recipe sugar-free, but granulated sugar or honey will also work.
How to Make This Easy Coleslaw Recipe
- Combine. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl.
2. Mix. Using a large spoon, mix to combine and coat.
3. Chill. Cover the bowl, and chill the coleslaw for at least one hour before serving.
Common Questions
Cabbage is naturally watery and can sometimes bleed into the coleslaw making it runny. To prevent this, feel free to salt your cabbage and let it rest for a few minutes before combining all the ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate leftover creamy coleslaw for up to 5 days. Just be sure to give the mixture a good stir to redistribute the ingredients.
Pair coleslaw with all your favorite meals! Some of our favorite options include pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken tacos and BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes.
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Easy Coleslaw Recipe with Monk Fruit Sweetener
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14 -16 ounce bag shredded coleslaw mix (6-7 cups shredded cabbage and carrot mix)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons monk fruit sweetener (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients.14 -16 ounce bag shredded coleslaw mix, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons monk fruit sweetener, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Using a large spoon, mix the ingredients together until combined.
- For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
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I never purchase store bought coleslaw anymore. This recipe is so easy to make and tastes so much better!