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A white bowl brimming with vibrant american coleslaw, featuring shredded cabbage, carrots, and purple cabbage, is infused with a flavorful coleslaw dressing with celery seed. Two metal forks rest invitingly in the bowl on a wooden surface accented by a striped cloth beneath.

Classic American Coleslaw

Melissa Griffiths
Transform ordinary cabbage into a crave-worthy side dish with this classic creamy American coleslaw recipe. This sweet and tangy homemade dressing combines the perfect balance of creamy mayonnaise, tangy vinegar, and aromatic celery seeds for an elevated coleslaw that will have everyone asking for your recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cups mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider or white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoons celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups thinly chopped green cabbage
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1.5 cups grated carrot ((about 2 large))
  • 5 green onions chopped ((or any other onion chopped finely))

Instructions
 

  • In a large serving bowl add the green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, and green onions. Toss to combine.
  • Add the mayo, vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl.
  • Whisk to combine and then add the salad dressing to the cabbage mix and stir to combine.
  • Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • For that classic coleslaw texture, slice your cabbage very thinly – aim for about ⅛ inch thickness.
  • Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream can be substituted for the mayonnaise.
  • This salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week so it's a great make-ahead side. Just stir before serving to redistribute the dressing.
  • If you don't have green onions, use any other onion you have on hand. Cut them into thin strips or dice finely.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2933IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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