Sweet Coleslaw Recipe: A Delicious, Crowd-Pleasing Side Dish
This sweet coleslaw recipe combines fresh cabbage, carrots, and a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing. It’s perfect as a side dish for BBQs, picnics, or a simple family dinner. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Shred the cabbage and carrots using a knife, grater, or food processor.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Toss the shredded vegetables with the dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Give it a quick toss before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, soak the cabbage in ice water before mixing.
- Add raisins, apples, or pineapple for a fruity twist.
- Adjust sweetness and tanginess by tweaking the sugar and vinegar ratio.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg