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Ultimate Classic Homemade Coleslaw Recipe with Creamy Dressing

This classic homemade coleslaw delivers restaurant-quality texture and flavor with a satisfying crunch and tangy creaminess. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners, it's made with simple ingredients like cabbage, carrots, red onion, and a creamy dressing featuring mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, shredded (about 6-8 cups)
  • 2 large carrots, grated
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Using a sharp knife or food processor, shred the cabbage into thin strips. Grate the carrots and thinly slice the red onion. Place all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss everything together until evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Adjust and Serve: Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra crispiness, place shredded cabbage in ice water for 10 minutes before making coleslaw, then pat dry thoroughly. Coleslaw tastes better the next day - prepare up to 24 hours in advance for maximum flavor development.