Traditional Coleslaw Recipe With Mayonnaise
I'm excited to share with you my favorite simple homemade creamy coleslaw recipe. The dressing is made with only four ingredients that you probably already have on hand in your pantry, so as long as you have cabbage, this easy coleslaw recipe can be made in just a few minutes.
Equipment
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Large mixing/serving spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 3-4 Tbl vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the creamy dressing ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- Using a sharp knife and a cutting board, cut your cabbage in half, and remove the core. Then shred each half by cutting it into thin strips.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the bowl with the dressing
- Toss gently and allow the coleslaw to rest a few minutes so the dressing flavors can blend and start drawing out the juices from the cabbage
- Feel free to add more salt or pepper to taste.
- Serve alongside burgers, fish, or your favorite summertime meal.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days (although I bet it won't last that long).
Notes
This coleslaw is particularly good when eaten as leftovers and keeps well in the refrigerator for several days.
I suggest making a double batch of the homemade dressing if you're using a whole head of cabbage.
Cabbage will keep in the refrigerator for a long time, as long as you have it wrapped in a plastic bag to keep it from drying out. You can easily make a half a head of cabbage into homemade slaw, and then refrigerate the rest for another time.
To save on dishes, mix up your dressing first in a large bowl, and then add the cabbage and toss. For best results, give the cabbage a few minutes to soak up the dressing before serving. This will help the flavors to blend and the cabbage to start releasing it's juices.
You can add shredded carrots or broccoli stems to this coleslaw, or make a broccoli slaw out of just those two ingredients and this dressing.
