Mother's Traditional Coleslaw

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

For those who love this crunchy coleslaw, you’ll love our Chinese Chicken Salad.

Why Our Recipe

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

Coleslaw is ridiculously straightforward to make and is a superb facet 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 options for substitutions and add-ins for those who’re feeling adventurous.

Ingredient Notes

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

Variations

Spice it Up: Searching for a bit of extra warmth? You’ll be able to simply add sliced (or diced) contemporary jalapeños to this coleslaw. You may also add a splash of scorching sauce, too.

Lighten it Up: Use plain Greek yogurt as an alternative of mayo for those who’re searching for a lighter choice that’s nonetheless deliciously creamy. Or, pass over 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 want freshly chopped cabbage, utilizing a bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots is a superb time saver for those who’re quick on time.

Serving Strategies

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 subsequent day. This coleslaw goes completely with fish tacos and even shrimp tacos!

Wraps: Add a bit of crunch and a bit of 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: Prime your sandwiches, sliders, and even burgers with this tasty coleslaw. We particularly love a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. A traditional combo!