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Coleslaw

overhead view of coleslaw ready to serve with a large serving spoon removing one serving
Coleslaw is the perfect crunchy and creamy side dish that pairs beautifully with just about anything, from barbecue to sandwiches.
Servings 8
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Western
Keyword easy, homemade
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 14 to 16 oz bag tri-color coleslaw mix (see notes)
  • 3 tbsp chopped red onion
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, mix the red onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
  • Remove and set aside approximately one-third of the dressing. (This allows you to dress the salad to your preference.)
  • Incorporate the coleslaw mix into the mixing bowl with the dressing, stirring until well combined.
  • Depending on your desired dressing thickness, add some or all of the remaining dressing to the mixture.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours prior to serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also use a small head of cabbage (shredded), one carrot (shredded), and about 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage.

Nutrition Estimates (Per Serving)

Serving: 8g | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.