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Creamy Coleslaw Side
16 min total15 prep1 cook6 servings160 cal
VegetarianClassicLow-CarbContains egg
Crisp shredded cabbage and carrot tossed in a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing. A cool, crunchy side that goes with burgers, fried chicken, and barbecue.
Ingredients
produce
- 0.5green cabbage
- 2carrot
pantry
- 0.5 cupmayonnaise
- 2 tbspapple cider vinegar
- 1 tspdijon mustard
- 1 tbspgranulated sugar
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
- 0.75 tspsalt
Steps
- Finely shred the cabbage with a knife or mandoline.
- Peel and coarsely grate the carrots.
- Toss the cabbage with a pinch of the salt and let it sit 10 minutes, then drain any liquid.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, remaining salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded cabbage to the dressing.
- Add the grated carrot.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust the vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Toss again just before serving.
Tips
- Shred the cabbage finely and evenly for the best texture.
- Salt the cabbage briefly and drain to keep the slaw crisp, not watery.
- Let the slaw chill for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld.
- Balance the dressing with a little vinegar and sugar to taste.
