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Homemade coleslaw in a large bowl.
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5 from 13 votes

Best Homemade Coleslaw

This recipe for homemade coleslaw blows the store-bought kind out of the water! It's crunchy and refreshing with a light, tangy dressing. This coleslaw is a must-have with fried chicken, BBQ sandwiches, and so much more!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coleslaw for Pulled Pork, Homemade Coleslaw
Servings: 16 people
Author: Susie Bulloch (heygrillhey.com)

Ingredients

  • 1 head green cabbage shredded
  • ½ head red cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups carrots shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion shredded

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Shred the vegetables. Using a sharp knife, shred the cabbage, carrots, and onions, and combine all shredded vegetables in a large serving bowl.
  • Make the dressing. In a smaller bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing.
  • Make the coleslaw. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw vegetables just before serving and toss gently to combine. This coleslaw is best eaten day-of, but it will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3030IU | Vitamin C: 38.4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.7mg