Description
Creamy, zesty coleslaw brings summer picnic magic to life with crisp cabbage and tangy dressing. Refreshing flavors dance together, promising cool comfort that makes you crave another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (300 grams/10.6 ounces) green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups (150 grams/5.3 ounces) red cabbage, finely shredded (optional, for color)
- 1 cup (100 grams/3.5 ounces) carrots, grated or julienned
Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters/4 fluid ounces) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or honey)
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Shred green and purple cabbage into fine, uniform strands using a sharp knife or mandoline, creating a vibrant, textured base for the coleslaw.
- Grate fresh carrots into thin, delicate ribbons that will intertwine seamlessly with the cabbage mixture.
- Whisk together creamy mayonnaise, tangy apple cider vinegar, and zesty Dijon mustard in a separate mixing vessel, creating a harmonious dressing foundation.
- Incorporate granulated sugar to balance the acidity, then sprinkle in celery seeds for an aromatic depth that elevates the traditional flavor profile.
- Season the dressing with a precise pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, whisking until the ingredients meld into a smooth, cohesive sauce.
- Gently fold the prepared dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture, ensuring each strand is thoroughly and evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Cover the coleslaw and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, enabling the flavors to mingle and intensify.
- Before serving, give the coleslaw a final gentle toss to redistribute the dressing and revive its fresh, crisp texture.
Notes
- Customize the cabbage mix by adding red or purple cabbage for vibrant color and extra crunch.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for lighter, dietary-friendly versions that maintain creamy texture.
- Toast celery seeds briefly before adding to enhance their nutty, aromatic flavor and release more intense essence.
- Let coleslaw rest longer than 30 minutes for deeper flavor development, with optimal taste achieved after 2-3 hours of chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg