Easy Homemade Coleslaw
I grew up HATING coleslaw, but I'm convinced that I had just never had a decent batch. This easy Coleslaw recipe is creamy, crunchy, and ZIPPY from the lemon! A tasty side dish that you can make in 10 minutes on a weeknight. It calls for bagged angel hair cabbage (read:minimal chopping.) Perfect side dish for potlucks, cookouts, or any summer meal!
Servings: 10
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest from 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice from the same 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard or dijon (technically this is optional but try not to skip it)
- 3 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds optional
The vegetables:
- 2 (10-ounce) bags angel hair cabbage
- 2 large carrots peeled and shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons lemon zest (use a microplane grater!), 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- If you have them, also add 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds and 1/4 teaspoon celery seed. Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Add 2 (10-ounce) bags of angel hair cabbage.
- Peel 2 large carrots and shred using a cheese grater. Add to the bowl.
- Chop 1/4 cup green onions. Add to the bowl.
- Chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill.* This is optional, but fresh herbs always put coleslaw over the top!
- Use a large rubber spatula to combine the dressing with all the veggies, until everything is moistened. It will look a little dry; never fear. The cabbage will start to release moisture as it sits, and it will make the perfect amount of dressing.
- Cover and chill for at least 10 minutes, or up to 3 days.
- Storage: This coleslaw will last in the fridge for 5-7 days! I always add a bit to every plate I eat when I have this coleslaw in the fridge! It goes with so many things.
- Freezing: NOPE. 😂
Notes
*You can use parsley or tarragon here, if you like!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4003IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
