You will love this quick and easy creamy coleslaw made with simple ingredients. This will quickly become your go-to summer recipe for creamy slaw. It tastes just as good as KFC coleslaw but with added creaminess. I love to serve this delicious side dish with pulled pork, grilled burgers, and barbecued ribs.
How to Make Creamy Coleslaw
Start by mincing the onions, chopping the cabbage, and shredding the carrots. Then place them in a large bowl. You can use a food processor, but I enjoy the tasks of mincing, chopping, and shredding, and I don’t have to wash and dry the food processor.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, milk, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the dressing to the shredded cabbage mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, stirring occasionally.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- If short on time, purchase prepackaged slaw. That being said, I really like the crispness and freshness that fresh chopped cabbage and shredded carrots lend to the texture.
- The dressing can be made up to several days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Season with a generous helping of salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Other seasonings and herbs to add are celery seeds, chives, Italian parsley, basil, a pinch or two of cajun seasoning, and toasted sesame seeds.
- You can easily cut the sugar back to 2-3 tablespoons if you have a sensitive, sweet tooth or are watching your sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Stir again before serving.
Ways to Enjoy Creamy Coleslaw
- In a wrap with grilled chicken or fish
- With pulled pork or pulled chicken on toasted buns
- As a topping for hotdogs or bratwurst
- On a grilled or fried fish sandwich
- For protein, add grilled chicken or fried chicken nuggets
- On a sandwich like this Rachel Sandwich
- As a topping for chicken, beef, or pork tacos
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Creamy Coleslaw
This will quickly become your new favorite creamy coleslaw recipe. It is made easily with simple ingredients, and it is creamier than KFC coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes plus chill time
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: side
- Method: cutting board/knife
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Slaw
- 8 cups finely chopped cabbage
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice (to taste)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the carrots, cabbage, and onions in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, milk, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
- Add the dressing to the shredded cabbage mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- If short on time, purchase prepackaged slaw. That being said, I really like the crispness and freshness that fresh chopped cabbage and shredded carrots lend to the texture.
- The dressing can be made up to several days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Season with a generous helping of salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Other seasonings and herbs to add are celery seeds, chives, Italian parsley, basil, a pinch or two of cajun seasoning, and toasted sesame seeds.
- You can easily cut the sugar back to 2-3 tablespoons if you have a sensitive, sweet tooth or are watching your sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Stir again before serving.
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Lavanda
Coleslaw is always a crowd-pleaser, and this version looks absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to try it out
Jenny
I love making coleslaw from scratch, it always tastes so much better than store bought ones.
Paula Richie
This quick and easy creamy coleslaw recipe was absolutely delightful! And I love the fact that it uses simple ingredients.
Beeb
This deliciously creamy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for our barbecue, picnic and summer potluck! Thank you for your recipe.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Beeb!
Nadalie
This went perfect with our fried chicken last weekend! Everyone loved it! Thanks so much!
★★★★★
Karen
Coleslaw is my favorite and this recipe is really delicious. I had it with smoked ribs and I loved it.
Tammy
Coleslaw is a perfect summer salad and one of my favorites actually. This was so good and easy to make. I will make it again.
Marie
I love this CREAMY COLESLAW. It is my new favorite slaw recipe and so easy to make. Thanks for sharing, Beth.
Whitney
Great coleslaw recipe. My Mom is a huge fan and she loved it. Thank you!
★★★★★
Erin
Great recipe. Best coleslaw I have to tried to date!