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    Quick and Easy Coleslaw

    By Chula King · January 23, 2022 · Updated October 12, 2022 Leave a Comment

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    Quick and easy coleslaw

    Quick and Easy Coleslaw is full of tasty goodness, with the perfect blend of sweet and sour. It’s consistently amazing and goes well with so many dishes. What’s even better is that the food processor does most of the work.

    Quick and easy coleslaw.

    Why You Should Make This Recipe

    If you want a super quick and easy salad, you should definitely make this recipe.

    • Versatile: Coleslaw is a perfect side dish for your barbecue or fish fry. In fact, I made the coleslaw to go with my Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork. Double Yum!
    • Make Ahead: This recipe takes minutes to make and can be refrigerated for later on when your meal is ready.
    • Inexpensive: The ingredients needed to make this awesome recipe are inexpensive and readily available at your supermarket.
    • Leftovers: The taste of this coleslaw improves as the flavors meld together. Therefore, leftovers are just as good, if not better the next day.

    What You’ll Need For This Recipe

    This recipe uses ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

    Ingredients for Coleslaw.
    • The Coleslaw Dressing: For the coleslaw dressing, you’ll need mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, dry mustard, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    • The Vegetables: For the vegetables, you’ll need cabbage, carrots, celery and onions.

    This Is How To Make the Coleslaw Dressing

    The coleslaw dressing is quick and easy to make.

    All you need to do is to whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, salt and pepper. I usually do this in a measuring cup to make pouring the dressing a bit easier.

    Whisking together ingredients for coleslaw dressing.

    This Is How To Make The Coleslaw

    Once the coleslaw dressing is made, it’s time to put the coleslaw together.

    1. First, you’ll need to shred the cabbage, carrots, celery and onions. I like to use my food processor to do this. You could also use a box grater if you don’t have a food processor.
    Shredding vegetables in food processor.
    1. Then, you’ll need to transfer the shredded vegetables to a large bowl.
    Transferring shredded vegetables to large bowl.
    1. Next, pour the coleslaw dressing on the shredded vegetables.
    Pouring coleslaw dressing on shredded vegetables.
    1. Once you’ve poured the dressing on the shredded vegetables, all you need to do is to stir everything together.
    Mixing the dressing with the vegetables.

    Once the vegetables are well coated with the dressing, cover and refrigerate the coleslaw.

    After a couple of hours in the refrigerator, the flavors will have melded together, and you’ll have an amazing Quick and Easy Coleslaw. Yum!

    Coleslaw served.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What type of cabbage is used in this recipe?

    Basic green cabbage is used in this recipe.

    Can this coleslaw be made with red cabbage?

    Red cabbage is both delicious and striking in this recipe. You can use only red cabbage or a combination of red and green cabbage.

    What is the taste of the dressing used in this recipe?

    The coleslaw dressing in this recipe is creamy and a combination of sweet and tart. The sweet is provided by the sugar and the tart is provided by the apple cider vinegar.

    Why is this dish called coleslaw?

    One source suggests that the term coleslaw comes from the Dutch expressing “koosla” which means cabbage salad.

    How long can coleslaw be kept.

    If covered and refrigerated, coleslaw will retain its crunch and be good for 3 to 4 days.

    Is this recipe like KFC coleslaw?

    This coleslaw is somewhat similar to KFC coleslaw but is not a copycat. KFC coleslaw doesn’t include celery and includes less onion. Also, KFC coleslaw tends to be more finely grated. Finally, the dressing ingredients, while similar in taste are not the same.

    If you’d prefer a different salad for your barbecue, try my amazing Southern Potato Salad with a Twist.

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    Quick and Easy Coleslaw

    Quick and Easy Coleslaw

    Chula King
    Quick and easy coleslaw is full of tasty goodness, with the perfect blend of sweet and sour. It’s consistently amazing, and goes well with so many dishes. What’s even better is that the food processor does most of the work.
    4.84 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American, Southern
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 336 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Coleslaw Dressing

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 3 Tablespoons sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • ÂĽ teaspoon dry mustard
    • ÂĽ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • Dash of salt

    Quick and Easy Coleslaw

    • 1 small head green cabbage, shredded (See Tip 1)
    • 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
    • 2 stalks celery, shredded
    • 1 medium onion, peeled and shredded
    • Coleslaw dressing from above

    Instructions
     

    Coleslaw Dressing

    • Combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, salt and pepper in a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl. Whisk well to blend. Set aside

    Quick and Easy Coleslaw

    • Shred cabbage, carrots, celery and onion in food processor using the larger shredding disk. Transfer to a large bowl.
    • Pour coleslaw dressing over vegetables; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate. (See Tip 2)
    • Yield: 6 servings. (See Tip 3)

    Notes

    1. May substitute red cabbage for the green cabbage or use a combination of green and red cabbage.
    2. The coleslaw is best if refrigerated for several hours before serving.
    3. This coleslaw will stay crunchy for several days if covered and refrigerated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 295mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 4335IUVitamin C: 70.5mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1.1mg
    Keyword Coleslaw, Creamy Southern Coleslaw, Quick and Easy Coleslaw
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