Try our Easy Coleslaw Recipe! Don’t want shred all the cabbage and carrots for coleslaw? Buy already shredded coleslaw mix and make our coleslaw dressing recipe to pour right over top. Learn how to make coleslaw with our easy recipe and video!
Make this easy coleslaw recipe even easier by using store-bought coleslaw mix!
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Yes, I said it. You can make this even easier by using 2 bags of store-bought coleslaw mix. It makes this a super simple coleslaw recipe.
I don’t mind shredded up some cabbage and carrots thanks to my food processor doing most of the work, but if you’re making coleslaw for a large crowd the store-bought is just as good and a huge time saver!
I opt for making it myself most of the time as we can’t find an organic coleslaw mix.
The food processor we use makes it even easier with the exact slice system. It makes even slices every time and I love it for making slices for salads as well. 🙂
After cutting my fingertip off with a mandoline (didn’t use a guard, thankfully learned my lesson!) I can never be without my food processor.
how to make coleslaw salad:
This easy coleslaw will take you less than 10 minutes to make! You really only need a few simple ingredients and how you prepare it depends on your preference and the time you want to take to make it. You could simply pick up a bag of coleslaw mix and coleslaw dressing from the store and mix the two together. Another option is shredding everything on your own and making homemade coleslaw dressing.
Sometimes we like to go with a mix of the two and make a homemade coleslaw dressing and dump over the coleslaw mix. This results in a simple coleslaw recipe, but we’re still making the dressing to our liking, we just don’t have to shred all the veggies and wash more than one dish in the process.
 Watch our video on how to make this simple coleslaw recipe:
how to make coleslaw dressing:
Our coleslaw dressing recipe is delicious and paired with coleslaw mix this easy coleslaw recipe is a keeper for potlucks! You can add more mayo if you like a creamy coleslaw recipe, we like more of a tangy vinegar coleslaw recipe. It’s seriously so simple and you’ll be so glad you started making it from home! There’s no need to buy the jars in the store, especially if you already have all the ingredients at home. You could easily just use our recipe with the store bought bag mix of coleslaw too.
All you need is:
- Mayonnaise
- White Vinegar (I prefer apple cider vinegar, but my husband won’t touch anything with it)
- Mustard
- Sugar
- Salt
It’s that simple to make homemade coleslaw! You have to have those ingredients, right? If you want to thin it out and use less mayo you can also use sour cream, buttermilk, or even yogurt for a healthy coleslaw recipe.
If you enjoyed this easy coleslaw recipe don’t forget to pin it to your favorite pinterest board. 🙂
Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 16 oz coleslaw mix
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard
- 1/4 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Place the coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) into a large bowl.
- Pour the remaining ingredients into the bowl.
- Mix ingredients well and cover.
- Keep in fridge overnight before serving, as so the flavor develops.
- *If you like it a little more watery add in 1/2 cup buttermilk or regular milk.
Notes
Nutrition
Schmidty says
November 17, 2011 at 3:15 amMaking it tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe!
Hil'Lesha says
November 17, 2011 at 5:50 amLooks good!
Tammy says
November 17, 2011 at 1:28 pmThat’s what I want for Christmas.
1stopmom says
November 17, 2011 at 11:11 pmI love coleslaw, especially from Famous Dave’s. Never thought to make it at home though. It looks pretty easy.
Sam says
November 17, 2011 at 11:28 pmThat looks very good!
Faith and Family Reviews says
November 18, 2011 at 5:38 pmThat looks so good!
That Bald Chick says
November 18, 2011 at 10:52 pmMy husband would love this!
Marcie W. says
November 19, 2011 at 12:04 amI LOVE Coleslaw but hate cooked cabbage. Weird right?
Simply Being Mommy says
November 19, 2011 at 1:21 amThis looks super yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
November 20, 2011 at 10:07 pmLove coleslaw!! Looks great!
Penelope says
November 21, 2011 at 1:24 amThanks, I’ve been wanting to learn to make a good slaw!
Dawn says
November 21, 2011 at 1:10 pmNow that looks good! I might have to make this for Thanksgiving.
marla says
November 21, 2011 at 6:41 pmLove me a great side of coleslaw!
Donna says
November 22, 2011 at 2:28 pmMy hubby and I love coleslaw! Thanks for sharing!
blueviolet says
November 25, 2011 at 7:19 pmI don’t really like coleslaw, but man, that looks pretty!
Louise Bishop says
November 26, 2011 at 7:42 pmLooks so tasty. I think I need a snack, I love coleslaw
April Decheine says
November 27, 2011 at 10:51 pmMmm, I love making coleslaw with apple cider vinegar, it really gives it some tang!
Zippy says
November 28, 2011 at 4:14 amYum. I usually buy the bag of slaw mix and make it, but I think I might try it from scratch using your recipe. Thanks.
Double Duty Mommy says
November 28, 2011 at 7:19 pmthat’s so awesome!! I definitely need this kitchenaid mixer!!
Mom's Review for you says
November 29, 2011 at 7:55 pmMy husband really likes coleslaw. This looks easy to make!
Rachel says
November 30, 2011 at 5:12 amI’ve never thought about using apple-cider vinegar! nice1
Barbara says
November 30, 2011 at 8:11 amI don’t always have luck with my slaw.
AudreyO says
December 5, 2011 at 6:22 pmI usually just buy the bags of already shredded cabbage. I don’t own a food processor like this but I own tons of other kitchen gadgets. I love your recipe. My mom takes a bowl and mixes the sugar, mayonnaise and vinegar until it tastes right. It’s nice to see a recipe with some base measurements.
perudelights says
December 5, 2011 at 9:42 pmColeslaw it´s not only easy but healthy, if you cut in the amount of mayo. I love it with french dressing or just lime juice and a few drops of olive oil.
Louise Bishop says
December 9, 2011 at 10:31 pmfabulous recipe.
nicóle says
December 14, 2011 at 10:45 amLooks DELISH!
Rachel says
May 27, 2012 at 4:11 amI adore coleslaw… Adore it!
Andriana says
April 21, 2018 at 7:44 pmI can’t wait to try this! Hitting the supermarket tomorrow ! ! I’m already salivating ! !!
Courtney Lopez says
April 27, 2018 at 7:23 amIt’s our favorite! We make it regularly 🙂
Joy says
July 4, 2018 at 6:05 pmLove this recipe!! Definitely plan on using it again and again!!!
Courtney Lopez says
July 10, 2018 at 11:00 amThank you so much, Joy!! 🙂 Glad you like it!!
Grances says
August 24, 2018 at 2:32 pmHow do you cut cabbage for diced southern style slaw. The coleslaw dressing taste phenomenal!
Courtney Lopez says
August 25, 2018 at 9:01 pmHi, Grances!
For diced I would basically cut the cabbage like I would chop and onion.
Andrea says
May 2, 2019 at 6:07 pmThis is the absolute most perfect coleslaw. I like the tangy of the apple cider vinegar. I’ve tried so hard to find a good one and never seem to nail it. This is awesome!
Courtney Lopez says
May 6, 2019 at 4:06 pmYay! We’re so glad you enjoyed!! 😀