Mother's Traditional Coleslaw

I believe coleslaw is severely underrated! This tasty slaw is a aspect dish staple in our home. It’s the right complement to any summer season barbecue or grilled meat dish. Who doesn’t love the freshness, good crunch, and tang from this traditional aspect?

If you happen to love this crunchy coleslaw, you’ll love our Chinese Chicken Salad.

Why Our Recipe

The proper coleslaw with a creamy sauce that has a little bit tang.
Made with shredded purple and inexperienced cabbage and a little bit carrot and onion.
Straightforward to throw along with a fast prep time of quarter-hour!

Coleslaw is ridiculously simple to make and is a superb aspect dish or topping for sandwiches. It is a recipe that may simply be modified up to fit your personal private style preferences. It may be sweeter or saltier, and you’ll principally tailor it to the meals it’s going with. We’ve included some solutions for substitutions and add-ins in case you’re feeling adventurous.

Ingredient Notes

Cabbage: Purple and inexperienced cabbage are used for coloration and variation. Thinly slice.
Shredded Carrots: For a candy, earthy style.
White Onion: Thinly slice for added texture and taste. You can too substitute with a candy onion.
Mayonnaise: Substitute with plain Greek yogurt, low-fat mayo, or Miracle Whip.
Purple Wine Vinegar: White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be utilized as an alternative in the identical quantity.
Dijon Mustard: Provides depth and a bit of warmth. Use complete grain mustard for a little bit texture.

Variations

Spice it Up: On the lookout for a little bit extra warmth? You possibly can simply add sliced (or diced) contemporary jalapeños to this coleslaw. You can too add a splash of scorching sauce, too.

Lighten it Up: Use plain Greek yogurt as an alternative of mayo in case you’re in search of a lighter choice that’s nonetheless deliciously creamy. Or, miss the creamy sauce utterly and add 2 tablespoons of additional virgin olive oil for a French dressing coleslaw.

Combine-Ins: Some nice additions to any coleslaw are inexperienced onion, cilantro, or your favourite nuts or seeds (we love pumpkin and sunflower seeds).

Time-Saving Hack: Whereas we desire freshly chopped cabbage, utilizing a bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots is a superb time saver in case you’re quick on time.

Serving Ideas

Coleslaw is a superb complement to many dishes. Listed here are a few of our go-to dishes that pair properly with this tasty slaw!

Mains: Traditional pairings embody fried chicken, some country-style ribs, or BBQ chicken.

Tacos: Make this recipe, after which use the leftovers to make fish tacos the following day. This coleslaw goes completely with fish tacos and even shrimp tacos!

Wraps: Add a little bit crunch and a little bit tang to a hen wrap. Seize a tortilla, coleslaw, and a few chicken, and also you’re good to go—no want so as to add dressing!

Sandwiches: High your sandwiches, sliders, and even burgers with this tasty coleslaw. We particularly love a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. A traditional combo!