Description
A vibrant and creamy coleslaw recipe featuring shredded green and red cabbage, fresh carrots, and scallions tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet dressing made from mayo, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Perfect as a refreshing summer side dish that’s easy to prepare and versatile for many meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- Scant 3/4 cup mayo or Vegan Mayo
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon celery seeds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Coleslaw
- 6 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into thin peels
- 3 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Make the coleslaw dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, celery seeds, sea salt, and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the coleslaw: In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, thinly peeled carrots, and chopped scallions. Toss them together evenly to distribute the vegetables.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed vegetables. Toss thoroughly to coat all the cabbage, carrots, and scallions evenly with the creamy dressing.
- Season and serve: Taste the coleslaw and adjust seasoning with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Chill for a short time if preferred before serving as a perfect summer side dish.
Notes
- This easy coleslaw recipe is the perfect summer side dish!
- For the best results, use high-quality store-bought mayonnaise like Sir Kensington’s or make your own mayo from scratch.
- To keep the coleslaw crisp, prepare it shortly before serving and avoid excessive stirring or dressing ahead of time.
- Feel free to customize with additional herbs or spices like fresh parsley or a pinch of smoked paprika for added flavor complexity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
