Description
Homemade coleslaw is the quintessential summer side dish that brings a burst of color and flavor to your BBQ gatherings. This easy, refreshing recipe combines crunchy cabbage and sweet carrots with a creamy, tangy dressing that perfectly complements grilled favorites. Perfect for 4th of July celebrations or any sunny day, this coleslaw is not just a side dish; it’s a memory-maker!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp celery seed (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cabbage under cold water, remove wilted leaves, and shred finely.
- Grate fresh carrots until they resemble tiny ribbons.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in the shredded cabbage and grated carrots until coated in dressing.
- Add celery seed if desired and mix gently.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg