Easy Creamy Coleslaw

Overhead view of a bowl of creamy coleslaw.

4.88 from 8 votes

This classic sweet and tangy homemade Creamy Coleslaw Recipe is perfect for piling onto pulled pork sandwiches or serving as a side with dinner.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $3.19 recipe / $0.79 serving

Servings: (1/2 cup each)

Calories: 158.6kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Small Bowl
Large Bowl

Ingredients

Dressing

⅓ cup mayonnaise $0.55
½ Tbsp honey $0.06
1 tsp Dijon mustard $0.03
1 tsp red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar, $0.02
¼ tsp salt $0.02
black pepper freshly cracked, $0.03

Vegetables

½ 14 oz. bag coleslaw mix shredded cabbage and carrots, $2.18*
3 green onions $0.30

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing (mayonnaise, honey, Dijon, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper).
Slice the green onions. Add the coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) to a large bowl with the green onions, then pour the dressing over top. Stir until the cabbage is evenly coated in dressing. Serve immediately.

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Video

Notes

*You can also use 3 cups finely shredded cabbage and 1 shredded medium carrot.

Nutrition

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