This sweet and creamy homemade Coleslaw Dressing comes together in less than five minutes with seven common ingredients, two of which are salt and black pepper. When sealed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator, it lasts up to five days, provided that the mayo and milk are not close to expiration. Use it on your favorite coleslaw recipe for a rich and creamy flavor.
How to Make Easy Coleslaw Dressing
Whisk together the mayo, sugar, milk, cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Then, season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to drizzle over your favorite slaw.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- If desired, reduce the amount of sugar to taste. Or swap it for honey or maple syrup.
- I love apple cider vinegar with this recipe, but you can substitute white vinegar, rice vinegar, champagne vinegar, or white wine vinegar.
- For optimal flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Other ingredients to add include Dijon mustard, celery seed, or fresh dill.
- Store the coleslaw dressing in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, provided that the mayo and milk are not expired or close to expiring.
- I do not recommend freezing any dressing with a mayonnaise base. Mayo curdles and separates after it is frozen.
Uses for Coleslaw Dressing
- Toss it with shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots, broccoli slaw, or your favorite store-bought coleslaw mix for the best side dish for barbecued burgers, hot dogs, or pulled pork sandwiches.
- Lettuce – use it on your favorite lettuce salads like romaine, leaf lettuce, spinach, or spring greens.
- Sandwiches and Wraps – use it as a condiment on your favorite sandwich or wrap. Just spread a thin layer with a rubber spatula.
- Pasta Salads – use it in any cold pasta salad that calls for a mayo-based dressing. Try it in shrimp pasta salad and tuna pasta salad.
- Dipping Sauce – use it as a dipping sauce for battered, deep-fried shrimp, beer-battered onion rings, or chicken nuggets.
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Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
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- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: other/salad dressing
- Method: bowl and spoon
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice (to taste)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the mayo, sugar, milk, cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to drizzle over your favorite slaw or up to 5 days.
Notes
- The amount of sugar can be reduced to taste.
- I love apple cider vinegar with this recipe, but you can substitute white vinegar, rice vinegar, champagne vinegar, or white wine vinegar.
- For optimal flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Other ingredients to add include celery seed or fresh dill.
- Store the coleslaw dressing in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid or an airtight container for up to 5 days, provided the mayo and milk were not expired or close to expiration.
- I do not recommend freezing any dressing with a mayonnaise base. Mayo curdles and separates after it is frozen.
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Stephanie
Coleslaw is always present whenever I have fried chicken! They are the best pair and i mostly make my own at home and keep them handy.
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Jenny
Coleslaw is one of these things we always have in the fridge at this time of year!
Catalina
I love coleslaw and I am making it very often! I will make your dressing next time!
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Sandra
This is such a perfect side dish!! Everyone at my house loved it!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sandra!
Beti
WOW!! I love, LOVE this coleslaw dressing! It is my new go to recipe!
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katerina
Great slaw dressing. I serving the slaw with some smoked ribs and the meal was delicious. Thanks, Beth.
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Marysa
This sounds like a great dressing for coleslaw. Sometimes we put coleslaw in a wrap with some other veggies – makes a great healthy wrap! I’ll have to try the dressing with it.
Zab Zaria
A wonderful Coleslaw Dressing recipe can be found here. Thank you so much for sharing this. It look so delicious
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Lisa
We always enjoy coleslaw at home. This dressing was so creamy and flavorful. We will make it again.
Amanda
What a fantastic dressing for coleslaw. This goes perfectly with my favorite coleslaw!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Amanda! So glad that you liked it!
Nadalie
Great smooth and creamy coleslaw dressing. The family loved it!
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Mel
I’ve not made coleslaw in ages. It’s great to make when you have a BBQ in the summer. This sounds like a yummy dressing and one that would work nicely.
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Beeb
This is really a seriously good homemade coleslaw dressing. It is the most delicious creamy dressing ever.
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Rhian Scammell
Such a good suggestion to have this in a sandwich. The crunch contrast would be really nice so I may have to give that a go x
Yeah Lifestyle
This dressing is great for coleslaw and so simple to make. A very tasty element to this side dish, we all loved it.
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Marie
Great coleslaw dressing. It reaminds me of my Grandmother’s recipe. Thanks for sharing, Beth.
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May
I love coleslaw and I’ve been thinking about making myself one. I’ll try both vinegars and see which one is better tasting. Thanks for this recipe.
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Beth Pierce
Enjoy, May!
Dominique
I make Cole slaw weekly for our fish tacos and this was by far my favorite recipe!
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Moni
The Coleslaw Dressing recipe is fantastic! It’s easy to follow, and the dressing turned out delicious. Your instructions are clear and concise, making it a breeze to recreate this tasty dressing. Well done!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Moni! I am so glad that you liked the slaw dressing.
Amber
I have always wanted to make homemade coleslaw and your recipe makes it seem quite simple. Can’t wait to give it a try.
Claudia
Im surprised this coleslaw is quick and easy to make. It is even easy to make in advance.
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Mandy Carter
I love coleslaw, especially at BBQ’s. But I never thought to make my own dressing. Thanks for the recipe.
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Mandy!
Jacqueline Wormington
A great dressing! I used vegan mayo instead of regular and it worked fabulous.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jacqueline! I am so glad that it worked out well.
Heather klein
Love a recipe that only has a handful of ingredients. So simple to make and perfect for summer.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Heather! Enjoy!