Coleslaw or cole slaw is essential to any summer backyard party, with barbecued meats, grilled chicken, in hamburgers, sandwiches, and hotdogs. It’s a wonderful classic side that I never buy from the store, and it’s always on my “to make list” as nothing beats a delicious homemade coleslaw!
How to Make Coleslaw?
Even though a coleslaw is a very simple recipe, it’s packed with flavor and complements many dishes. Here are my top tips for the best coleslaw recipe!
What Kind of Cabbage to Use
I like to use a combination of green and red cabbage, adding red cabbage is optional but it makes the coleslaw pretty and bright.
What is in Coleslaw Dressing?
ALWAYS make your coleslaw dressing at home, it’s so easy to make, healthier than store-bought, and actually tastes better. There are 2 different coleslaw recipes, the difference is in the dressing, it can be mayo-based or vinegar-based. The mayo-based version is this creamy one, you can also make a vinaigrette no-mayo coleslaw dressing as I did in my red cabbage slaw, and daikon radish slaw.
The Directions
Recipe Variations
Make the coleslaw dressing lighter by using 1/4 cup of mayo, and 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.Add more seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, cilantro, and green onion.Adding sliced green apples (granny smith work best) to the coleslaw makes it super fresh and adds a lovely crunch! You can also add strawberries and sliced almonds.You can also add finely diced onion, shallots, scallions.Add poppyseed to the dressing.
How Long Does Coleslaw Keep
Store coleslaw in the fridge for up to 3 days, but note that the freshness of the coleslaw and dressing depends on the freshness of the ingredients used. If the coleslaw or the dressing has been left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours, it should be discarded.
What to Serve With Homemade Coleslaw
Coleslaw goes very well with almost anything! Think fried fish, sandwiches, hotdogs, burgers, chicken kabobs, shredded chicken or pork sandwiches, and tacos. For more crunchy summer salads, check out my ramen noodle salad, and this mediterranean chickpea salad! © Little Sunny Kitchen
