Description
A vibrant, creamy, and crunchy coleslaw with a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet dressing. Stay-ahead-friendly and ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or weekly meals, this version ensures crispness for up to 5 days. Crunchy cabbage, carrots, and a zesty dressing with celery seed elevate it to restaurant-level deliciousness.
Ingredients
- Green or purple cabbage (1 head, shredded – about 4 cups)
- Carrots (4 medium, shredded)
- Mayonnaise (1/2 cup, halal-certified optional)
- Apple cider vinegar (3 tablespoons)
- Granulated sugar (2 tablespoons)
- Celery seeds (1/2 teaspoon)
- Onion powder (1/4 teaspoon)
- Kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon, plus more to taste)
- Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to soften and draw out excess moisture.
- After resting, rinse the cabbage and carrots briefly under cold water to remove excess salt, then gently squeeze or pat dry with paper towels to remove water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, onion powder, and a pinch of black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Fold the dried veggies into the dressing until thoroughly coated.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Keeps for 4–5 days.
Notes
- Salting the cabbage is key to ensure texture—never skip this step!
- For extra tang, add an extra teaspoon of vinegar. For sweetness, use up to 2.5 tablespoons of sugar.
- Swap sugar for honey (organic) for a floral twist, ensuring it’s alcohol-free.
- Store in layers: Dressing lasts separately up to 3 days—add just before serving if prepping far in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: coleslaw, meal prep, vegetarian, side dish, apple cider vinegar, crisp, tangy, creamy