Classic Coleslaw Recipe (2024)

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by Marcie //June 30, 2021 (updated 3/4/24)

This Classic Coleslaw Recipe is an easy side dish or topping for pulled pork sandwiches! It’s addictively crisp and crunchy with a creamy coleslaw dressing, and includes just 3 ingredients!

Coleslaw is one of my go-to recipes. I make it on a weekly basis year round because it’s one of the best side dishes regardless of the season.

Two of my favorite recipes include my fennel and apple slaw, and my vinegar coleslaw with no mayo in sight, but you really can’t beat the classics.

This classic coleslaw recipe is the most versatile because of its simplicity. It’s great in the spring and summer for lunches and barbecues, and is also perfect in the fall and winter served with game day food or as a topping with pulled pork and bbq pulled chicken sandwiches!

There’s really no wrong answer. 🙂

If you’re a fan of cabbage, be sure to check out my collection of cabbage recipes, which also includes handy info such as how to cut cabbage, nutrition benefits and more!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• This classic coleslaw recipe is addictively crisp and crunchy, and is tossed in a creamy coleslaw dressing.
• It’s extremely versatile and may be served as a side dish or as a topping for sandwiches.
• It comes together in minutes with just 3 ingredients!
• It’s naturally gluten and dairy free, and is easily made vegan.

Recipe ingredients

There are only (3) ingredients in this classic coleslaw recipe, so it couldn’t be easier! It can be customized a number of ways to incorporate your favorite ingredients, or simply leave as-is for the perfect side dish or topping for sandwiches.

Ingredient notes

• Coleslaw blend. Packaged coleslaw blends make this recipe incredibly easy. I purchase my favorite organic blend that includes green cabbage, red cabbage and carrot, so I get (3) ingredients in one! If you prefer to do it yourself, see my cabbage post, which includes tips on how to cut cabbage.
• Green onions. Green onions add a nice savory flavor to this slaw without overpowering it. Red onion or chives would be a great substitute, or omit altogether if you prefer.
• Coleslaw dressing. I make a batch of my homemade coleslaw dressing weekly as I make a lot of slaw! It may be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or you can use your favorite store bought dressing.

How to make this recipe

This classic coleslaw recipe is incredibly easy and come together in under 10 minutes. Pro tip: using a packaged coleslaw blend saves a lot of time, and incorporates (2) types of cabbage and carrot.

• Place the cabbage blend and green onions in a large bowl.
• Toss the cabbage mixture with the desired amount of coleslaw dressing until well coated.

FAQs

How to serve coleslaw

Coleslaw is so versatile and may be served up a number of ways!

• Serve with bbq chicken or burgers for your next barbecue.
• It’s the perfect topping for pulled pork or bbq pulled chicken sandwiches.
• Enjoy with salmon cakes or pork chops for a delicious low carb meal.

Recipe notes

• Pro tip: I love using an organic cabbage blend for this coleslaw recipe. It includes green cabbage, purple cabbage and carrot, so it serves as one ingredient and includes great color and flavor.
• Coleslaw can be made ahead, although the cabbage will soften if it is tossed in the dressing too far in advance.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

More cabbage recipes you’ll love:

• Cabbage soup by Delish
• Corned beef and cabbage
• Egg roll in a bowl
• Kale slaw
• Napa cabbage salad
• Sautéed cabbage

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