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A bowl of delicious creamy coleslaw with shredded cabbage and carrots.

Creamy Coleslaw

This creamy coleslaw is a quick and easy side dish, perfect for any meal. It combines shredded cabbage and carrots with a tangy, sweet, and rich dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Coleslaw
  • 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrots.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss well until everything is evenly coated.
Chill
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften slightly.
Serve
  1. Give the coleslaw a final toss before serving as a refreshing side dish.

Notes

For a bolder flavor, you can add a finely minced garlic clove or a pinch of celery seeds to the dressing.