Homemade Creamy Cole Slaw Recipe
My Homemade Creamy Cole Slaw recipe is super easy to make with only four ingredients. No cutting or slicing is involved.
Jump to RecipeThis is an easy creamy coleslaw recipe with a sweet creamy coleslaw dressing. Only four ingredients and it can be made a day ahead. The perfect side dish for most occasions.
Here in the deep south, we are serious about our Cole slaw. Some folks prefer the creamy kind. Then there is the sweet kind and also the sweet and creamy coleslaw. My recipe is sweet and creamy.
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Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) bag of Cole Slaw mix (found in the produce department)
- 1 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
- ¾ Cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
Directions
This simple side dish makes the best homemade creamy coleslaw. It is great the next day and can be made a day ahead.
Step 1
Use a whisk to blend the last 3 ingredients together in a small bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 2
Pour your Cole slaw mix into a large bowl. Then pour the creamy dressing over top and toss well to coat completely with the dressing.
If you think it needs a little more mayo, add it but the slaw will get a little more creamy as it sits in the refrigerator. Be sure to stir again, just before serving.
Chill then serve
Store in an airtight container and set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes prior to serving.
Once you save this easy recipe for Homemade Creamy Cole Slaw you’ll never use store-bought again. This is one of those side dishes you can make ahead too. Make it today and serve it tomorrow.
I know this is the best coleslaw recipe because it’s been showing up at my family gatherings for many years.
It’s my Mom’s recipe. Did she always buy bagged mix? No. Back in the old days, she used an old box grater to shred the cabbage. Then she graduated to a food processor. Eventually, she found a bag of coleslaw mix at the grocery store and life got easier.
You have my blessing to buy a head of cabbage and start from scratch if you like. Personally, I love recipe shortcuts.
Use the creamy coleslaw dressing recipe with your own shredded cabbage and carrots if you like.
The sweet creamy Cole Slaw is delicious served on a grilled Hot Dog!
Homemade Creamy Cole Slaw Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. bag of Cole Slaw mix (found int he produce department)
- 1 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
- ¾ Cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
Instructions
- Blend the last 3 ingredients together in a cup until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour your cole slaw mix into a bowl.
- Pour the dressing mix into the slaw and stir well.
- Cover and set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes prior to serving.
- If you think it needs a little more mayo, add it but the slaw will get a little more creamy as it sits in the refrigerator. Be sure to stir again, just before serving.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Make this simple side dish for a summer potluck or to serve with a weeknight dinner.
Serve Cole Slaw with
- fried chicken
- burgers, see these 70 burger recipes
- hotdogs
- baked ham, Crockpot ham recipe
- BBQ meals, BBQ Wings recipe
- pulled pork sandwich, Crockpot pulled pork recipe
- fish tacos
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- Crockpot Green Bean Casserole recipe
- Classic Creamy Potato Salad Recipe
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- Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
- How To Make Southern Deviled Eggs
- Crockpot Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
This is just like the one I make at home, only I shred my own cabbage and carrots. I also add a little chopped onion ( our preference). Still tastes YUMMY. Lol.