Ahhh yes 🥗 — coleslaw dressing is what makes plain cabbage into that creamy, tangy, crunchy classic we all love. Here’s a simple, versatile recipe you can whip up in minutes.
🥗 Classic Coleslaw Dressing
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, adds depth)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp milk or buttermilk (for creamier, thinner dressing)
- Optional: pinch of celery seed for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Adjust consistency
- If too thick, whisk in milk or buttermilk 1 tsp at a time until desired creaminess.
3️⃣ Taste & tweak
- Add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or salt/pepper to taste.
4️⃣ Combine with cabbage
- Toss with shredded cabbage and carrots
- Chill 30 min for flavors to meld
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Tangier: Use lemon juice instead of vinegar
- Healthier: Swap half the mayo with Greek yogurt
- Creamy-sweet: Add a bit of honey or maple syrup
- Vegan: Use vegan mayo and plant-based milk
💡 Serving Suggestions
- Classic side for BBQ, fried chicken, sandwiches, or tacos
- Great as a topping for pulled pork or fish tacos
If you want, I can also give a vinegar-based coleslaw dressing (no mayo, tangy and lighter) that’s perfect for Southern-style coleslaw.
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