Description
Creamy classic coleslaw brings summer picnic vibes with crisp cabbage and tangy dressing. Refreshing side dish combines crunchy vegetables and zesty mayonnaise for perfect backyard barbecue companions you’ll crave at every cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 medium cabbage (about 2 pounds / 907 grams), core removed, finely shredded
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons sugar or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Remove core from cabbage and slice into ultra-thin, delicate ribbons using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Finely shred carrots using a grater, creating thin, wispy strands that will blend seamlessly with cabbage.
- Mince fresh parsley into tiny, fragrant pieces to add vibrant color and herbaceous notes.
- Whisk mayonnaise with apple cider vinegar, creating a smooth, tangy base for the dressing.
- Incorporate Dijon mustard, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper into the creamy mixture, balancing flavors with precision.
- Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness by adding a touch of honey or granulated sugar if the vinegar seems too sharp.
- Gently fold vegetables together in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Drizzle two-thirds of the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, tossing thoroughly to coat each strand.
- Add remaining dressing incrementally if the coleslaw seems dry, maintaining a light, glossy appearance.
- Refrigerate for 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Slice cabbage uniformly to ensure even texture and prevent large, tough pieces that disrupt the coleslaw’s smooth consistency.
- Use fresh, crisp vegetables for maximum crunch and vibrant flavor, which elevates the entire salad’s taste profile.
- Adjust dressing sweetness gradually with honey or sugar, tasting after each small addition to balance tanginess without overwhelming the vegetables.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt, reducing calories while maintaining creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg