Creamy Southern Coleslaw Recipe
If you’ve ever had that creamy, sweet coleslaw at a Southern BBQ and wondered how to make it at home—this is the one. It’s the kind of slaw that shows up at every cookout, fish fry, and family reunion down South. Super simple, but packed with flavor. Just the right balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy, with that classic crunch from fresh cabbage and carrots.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 133kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage Optional. I love to add it for color.
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar I suggest you start with 1 tablespoon. Taste repeatedly and adjust as necessary.
- 1 teaspoon mustard I use Dijon.
- 2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener I suggest you start with 1 tablespoon. Taste repeatedly and adjust as necessary.
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the mayo, finely chopped onion, apple cider vinegar, sweetener, celery salt, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the coleslaw mix and red cabbage to a large serving bowl. Drizzle the mayo mixture throughout. Stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to serve chilled.
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Notes
- You can double or triple the recipe by doubling the ingredients, etc.
- Coleslaw mix is essentially shredded cabbage and carrots. You can make your own mix if you wish.
- I like for my coleslaw to have a taste of both vinegar and sweetness. To make the perfect slaw, modify ingredients to fit your taste.
- Decide how you prefer your coleslaw. Some prefer a really creamy coleslaw. If you like the KFC coleslaw, you may prefer yours to be really creamy. If so, add additional mayo as needed.
- If you prefer yours to be somewhat dry, start with ¼ cup of mayo and adjust as needed.
- If you like sweet coleslaw, adjust and add more sweetener.
- If you prefer a very vinegar-based slaw, add more vinegar and start with a teaspoon of sweetener and adjust as necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g