Name: Easy Coleslaw
Yield: 8

My straightforward Coleslaw Recipe uses crisp cabbage, sweet carrots, and a creamy dressing. It’s the reliable crunchy side for just about anything.

author’s note

A Simple Slaw That Makes Any Meal Better

When I want to elevate a dish, I almost always add one of two things: a really good sauce or a fresh slaw. Either one can take a good meal to something that feels restaurant-quality.

And this coleslaw? I make it all the time. It’s got the best creamy crunch and works with just about anything. It is satisfying to it on sandwiches, burgers, pulled pork, tacos, or on the side with grilled meats.

It’s such an straightforward coleslaw recipe, but the flavor is a step up from most coleslaws. Instead of just mayo, I use sour cream and vinegar with a few extra ingredients to make a super flavorful dressing. You’ve got to give it a try!

The ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green apple.

Ingredients In My straightforward Coleslaw Recipe

Ingredient	Let’s Chat About It
Green cabbage & red cabbage	Slice as thin as possible for the best texture; dry well so the dressing sticks
Carrots & apple (skippable)	Grate carrots small; cut apple into thin matchsticks for extra crunch
Mayo & sour cream	Use full-fat for the creamiest texture and best flavor
Apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard & lemon juice	Add slowly and adjust to taste for the right tang
Honey or sugar, celery seed, salt & pepper	Balance sweetness and seasoning at the end so the flavors pop

Ingredients for the straightforward Coleslaw Recipe dressing prepped for straightforward assembly, including lemon, seasonings, honey, sour cream, mayo, Dijon, and vinegar.

How To Make This straightforward Coleslaw Recipe

Make dressing: Whisk until smooth; chill.
Prep cabbage: Slice thin; wash and dry well.
Prep add-ins: Grate and slice.
Toss: Combine with dressing until coated.
Chill: Refrigerate, then toss again before serving.

The creamy dressing for this salad being whisked together.

chelsea’s recipe tip

My Top Tips For This straightforward Coleslaw Recipe

Let it chill: Coleslaw always tastes better after it sits in the fridge for a while.
Taste before serving: Sometimes it needs a small squeeze of lemon juice or another splash of vinegar to brighten it up.