Description
A creamy, crunchy, and zesty coleslaw that balances tang, sweetness, and savory flavors. This easy creamy coleslaw recipe is perfect as a refreshing summer side or piled onto sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2.5 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pepper to taste
- 14–16 ounces coleslaw mix (green & red cabbage + carrots)
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery salt, onion powder, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed for your creamy coleslaw dressing.
- Pour the coleslaw mix into a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until fully coated for your homemade creamy coleslaw.
- Refrigerate the creamy coleslaw for a few hours to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Add hot sauce or cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Include chopped apples or raisins for sweetness, or sunflower seeds/nuts for crunch.
- Store leftover creamy coleslaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Do not freeze, as the dressing may separate and the vegetables lose their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A