Super Bowl Coleslaw Recipe

An easy coleslaw recipe that’s a perfect side dish for summer parties, potlucks and barbecues. My recipe is light, flavorful and has far less sugar than you’ll find in store-bought versions or from KFC.

Coleslaw is one of the quintessential summer salads and side dish recipes, along with Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad and Broccoli Salad. As a kid I ate the KFC version more often than not, but as an adult I realized how easy it was to make from home and I’ve never looked back.

The other bonus of making coleslaw at home? You can control the quality of ingredients, keep it healthy and make it as creamy (or less creamy) as you’d like. Personally, I prefer coleslaw that’s a little less creamy and more crunchy. But you can always tweak it to your liking!

Creamy Southern Coleslaw

Coleslaw is very easy to make at home and this version is “light” compared to most recipes. Traditional coleslaw has quite a bit of white sugar and many versions contain dairy, in the form of buttercream. My version is dairy-free and the only sugar is a smidge of honey.

I recommend you use fresh cabbage and carrots, rather than a bag of pre-chopped coleslaw mix for the best flavor. Sure, it’s a little bit more work to slice everything, but it’s very fast. Promise.

Alternatively, you could use a spiralizer to shred the cabbage. You can view my post and video on how to spiralize cabbage (carrots too). A mandoline would also be a great tool for shredding cabbage and carrots.

Light, Crunchy Coleslaw For Pulled Pork

If you don’t have a spiralizer or mandoline to shred the carrots, use the large hole side of a box grater. It works perfect for this coleslaw recipe.

Yes, you can make coleslaw the day before! This is especially helpful when planning for an event. I personally love when my cabbage and carrots marinate in the dressing overnight. They seem to be so much more flavorful than the first day I tossed. However, you can also keep the veggies and coleslaw dressing separate and mix them the day of. Once mixed together,  coleslaw lasts about 3 – 5 days in the fridge.

While coleslaw is veggie-packed, many recipes are drowning in dressing that contain more sugar and fat than necessary. The base of my dressing is my Homemade Mayonnaise (linked in the recipe), which is made from higher quality oils and contains no sugar. It’s much healthier than store-bought. So if you’ve never made mayo at home, you must give it a try. I also don’t add any dairy or extra sugar.

Classic Vegan Coleslaw

You can see that my cabbage is coated in the coleslaw dressing but it’s not swimming in dressing. This also keeps it healthier and with a little more crunch. That’s why you should make my version (wink). Cabbage is extremely healthy for you, so let’s keep this version of coleslaw that way too!

One last tip: this coleslaw recipes makes quite a bit of coleslaw (about 12 servings) which is perfect for a party. If you’d like less coleslaw, just halve the recipe. And use any leftover cabbage in my sautéed cabbage recipe.

Coleslaw is so easy to make at home. It's just a mix of cabbage, carrots and creamy coleslaw dressing. Watch the video above to see how quickly it comes together!

Vinegar Slaw (3 Ingredients Only)

Calories: 159 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 8 mg | Sodium: 193 mg | Potassium: 191 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 2810 IU | Vitamin C: 31.6 mg | Calcium: 40 mg | Iron: 0.6 mg

©. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited.

Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.This Super Creamy Coleslaw Recipeis one of our favorite side dishes for BBQ’s and potlucks! We also use this coleslaw on tacos or as a sandwich topping!

My Favorite Classic Coleslaw

We like to use this coleslaw recipe on just about everything! Pile it on TACOS or use it as a topping on your favorite PULLED PORK SANDWICH!

We do have a few tips for making the best coleslaw recipe, and they are so simple you won’t believe what a difference they make! There are some recipes that call for salting the cabbage and letting it sit for a couple of hours…’aint nobody got time for that.

This Super Creamy Coleslaw Recipe comes together in just about 15 minutes, even with the extra step we take to make this coleslaw recipe super creamy and not watery!

Lowcountry Pickled Coleslaw Recipe

The ingredients for this coleslaw recipe are pretty basic, but you can add a little bit extra here and there if you like. This recipe is really adaptable so if you like a variety of different cabbages or vegetables just add them right in.

This recipe, like many coleslaw recipes, is really so easy to make. Just a few minutes and a chill in the fridge and you’re on your way to the best tasting coleslaw ever!

The cabbage and carrots can be shredded up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Keep the vegetables in an resealable bag or covered tightly in a bowl with plastic wrap.

Super Creamy Coleslaw

Make the dressing up to two days in advance, too. Cover and store in the refrigerator and stir again before adding to the cabbage and carrots. Toss the dressing a couple of hours before serving so that the flavors blend and the cabbage softens slightly but still has crunch.

This is the BEST coleslaw recipe ever! Super creamy and not watery…this coleslaw is delicious on it’s own as a side dish or piled onto tacos or your favorite pulled pork sandwich!

If you want to shred the cabbage yourself, you’ll need 2 small heads of cabbage (if you want to use both colors), or 1 medium head of green or purple cabbage.

Easy Coleslaw Recipe (a/k/a Cole Slaw)

Keywords: , coleslaw recipe, creamy coleslaw, side dish recipe, side dishes, bbq sides, potluck sides, cabbage recipes, sandwich toppings, taco toppings, slaw recipeIn this coleslaw recipe, crisp and colorful shredded cabbage is tossed in a very simple creamy dressing with a hint of sweetness.

With some cabbage (or coleslaw mix) and a few basic ingredients, this will be a go-to side dish for almost any occasion.

BASE: We use a mixture of regular green cabbage, a bit of red (or purple) cabbage, and shredded carrots. You can swap this out for a bag of coleslaw mix but don’t limit it to cabbage try any “slaw” that your store carries.

Best Coleslaw Recipe

DRESSING:  Homemade coleslaw is so good because of the zesty creamy dressing. If you’re short on time (or ingredients) store-bought dressing can be used, you’ll want something tangy and sweet.

This coleslaw recipe uses mayonnaise as a base for a creamy slaw (my favorite kind) but I’ve included a vinaigrette-based dressing in the notes too.

Mayonnaise adds a creamy texture while the vinegar adds a slight tang. The small amount of sugar balances the dressing. Make sure you

Best Coleslaw For Pulled Pork

, it really adds a lot of flavor to this dish. This dressing is great on coleslaw but it’s also perfect on broccoli salad. Mix the dressing well before adding to the cabbage mixture. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.

We know that KFC coleslaw is great with chicken but we love this fresh crisp version even more. We love it with any kind of bbq dish.

Store this coleslaw in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. After a couple of days, it may release a bit of water, drain it away (and add a tiny bit of mayonnaise if needed).

Memphis Style Coleslaw

This dish is best after the flavors have had a chance to blend. Resting in the fridge also helps to soften the slaw.

Calories: 160 | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 8 mg | Sodium: 148 mg | Potassium: 207 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 3942 IU | Vitamin C: 31 mg | Calcium: 39 mg | Iron: 1 mg

© . Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.

Simple Healthy Coleslaw Recipe

Holly is a wine and cheese lover, recipe creator, shopping enthusiast and self appointed foodie. Her greatest passion is creating in the kitchen and making deliciously comforting recipes for the everyday home cook!