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creamy coleslaw
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Creamy Coleslaw

A popular summer cabbage salad with a creamy tangy dressing
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: cabbage salad, classic coleslaw, coleslaw, creamy coleslaw, how to make cabbage salad, how to make coleslaw, traditional coleslaw
Servings: 8
Calories: 76kcal

Ingredients

  • 6-7 cups mixture of shredded cabbage, sweet peppers and carrots use a variety of colours for the best presentation
  • ½ cup dressing style mayonnaise like Miracle Whip
  • 1 Tbsp sour cream or plain yogurt
  • ½ tsp celery seed
  • ½ tsp dry mustard powder
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sweet pickle juice or increase vinegar and add ½ tsp sugar
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup minced parsley and chives or green onions

Instructions

  • Shred, slice or chop a colourful variety of cabbage, carrots and sweet peppers.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a jar or bowl. Stir or shake well to mix.
  • Pour most of the dressing over the salad, stirring to combine well. Reserve some dressing to add right before serving.
  • Refrigerate salad until ready to serve. Add more dressing if needed. Salad should be creamy but not sloppy.
  • Garnish with extra parsley and chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.9g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6.6mg | Sodium: 268.7mg | Potassium: 210.8mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 5g