Old Fashioned American Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)

A large bowl of American Coleslaw containing shredded green cabbage and carrots.

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Old Fashioned American Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)

This American classic southern-style coleslaw has it all: fresh, crunchy green cabbage, shredded carrots, and a homemade coleslaw dressing with mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 207kcal

Author: Sharon Rigsby

Equipment

Food processor with grating or shredding disc. You can use a box grater, mandoline, or knife instead.

Ingredients

1 head green cabbage
2 carrots, peeled or unpeeled
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Shred the cabbage and carrots using a grating or shredding disc in a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl or pitcher.
Add the creamy dressing to the shredded cabbage and carrots and toss to combine, about half to start, you can always add more.

Notes

Be sure to cut the core out of your cabbage before shredding it.

You can make the dressing up to 24 hours before you plan to add it to the coleslaw, and you can assemble the coleslaw up to 24 hours before you plan to serve it.

If you love the contrast of purple cabbage in your coleslaw, either add a small amount or wait to add it until right before serving. The purple cabbage will turn your slaw pink.

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