Mother's Traditional Coleslaw

I believe coleslaw is severely underrated! This tasty slaw is a aspect dish staple in our home. It’s the proper complement to any summer time barbecue or grilled meat dish. Who doesn’t love the freshness, excellent crunch, and tang from this basic aspect?

Should you love this crunchy coleslaw, you’ll love our Chinese Chicken Salad.

Why Our Recipe

The right coleslaw with a creamy sauce that has a bit of tang.
Made with shredded purple and inexperienced cabbage and a bit of carrot and onion.
Simple to throw along with a fast prep time of quarter-hour!

Coleslaw is ridiculously straightforward to make and is a superb aspect dish or topping for sandwiches. This can be a recipe that may simply be modified up to fit your personal private style preferences. It may be sweeter or saltier, and you may mainly tailor it to the meals it’s going with. We’ve included some recommendations for substitutions and add-ins should you’re feeling adventurous.

Ingredient Notes

Cabbage: Purple and inexperienced cabbage are used for colour and variation. Thinly slice.
Shredded Carrots: For a candy, earthy style.
White Onion: Thinly slice for added texture and taste. You too can substitute with a candy onion.
Mayonnaise: Substitute with plain Greek yogurt, low-fat mayo, or Miracle Whip.
Purple Wine Vinegar: White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be utilized in its place in the identical quantity.
Dijon Mustard: Provides depth and a bit of warmth. Use complete grain mustard for a bit of texture.

Variations

Spice it Up: On the lookout for a bit of extra warmth? You’ll be able to simply add sliced (or diced) contemporary jalapeños to this coleslaw. You too can add a splash of scorching sauce, too.

Lighten it Up: Use plain Greek yogurt as a substitute of mayo should you’re in search of a lighter choice that’s nonetheless deliciously creamy. Or, miss the creamy sauce utterly and add 2 tablespoons of additional virgin olive oil for a French dressing coleslaw.

Combine-Ins: Some nice additions to any coleslaw are inexperienced onion, cilantro, or your favourite nuts or seeds (we love pumpkin and sunflower seeds).

Time-Saving Hack: Whereas we favor freshly chopped cabbage, utilizing a bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots is a superb time saver should you’re brief on time.

Serving Ideas

Coleslaw is a superb complement to many dishes. Listed below are a few of our go-to dishes that pair properly with this tasty slaw!

Mains: Traditional pairings embrace fried chicken, some country-style ribs, or BBQ chicken.

Tacos: Make this recipe, after which use the leftovers to make fish tacos the following day. This coleslaw goes completely with fish tacos and even shrimp tacos!

Wraps: Add a bit of crunch and a bit of tang to a hen wrap. Seize a tortilla, coleslaw, and a few chicken, and also you’re good to go—no want so as to add dressing!

Sandwiches: High your sandwiches, sliders, and even burgers with this tasty coleslaw. We particularly love a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. A basic combo!