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A top-down view of a white ceramic bowl filled with Homemade Coleslaw Recipe showing glossy white dressing and cracked black pepper.

Homemade Coleslaw Recipe: The Ultimate Creamy and Crunchy Side Dish

This Homemade Coleslaw Recipe features a perfect mix of shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, and a glossy, creamy white dressing seasoned with celery seeds and cracked black pepper for the ultimate BBQ side.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups (400g) green cabbage shredded into thin ribbons
  • 2 cups (200g) red cabbage shredded into thin ribbons
  • 1 cup (125g) carrots julienned into matchsticks
  • 1 cup (240ml) mayonnaise full-fat for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (2g) dried celery seeds
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) cracked black pepper
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large White Ceramic Bowl For mixing and serving.
  • 1 Sharp Chef's Knife or Mandoline For thin cabbage ribbons.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Shred the green and red cabbage into thin ribbons. Julienne the carrots into bright orange matchsticks and combine in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, and black pepper until thick and glossy.
  3. Fold the dressing into the vegetables until coated and the dressing pools slightly at the bottom. Chill for 30 minutes before serving garnished with parsley.

Notes

For extra crunch, salt the cabbage for 30 mins before assembly to remove moisture.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.