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Homemade Coleslaw 2022
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5 from 1 vote

Homemade Coleslaw

Homemade Coleslaw contains shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots in a creamy coleslaw dressing.  Easy to make with simple ingredients. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #homemadecoleslaw, sidedish
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 83kcal

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice divided
  • 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt More or less as preferred.
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper More or less as preferred.
  • 1 bag (14 or 16 ounces) Coleslaw Mix I used one bag (16 ounces) of Tri-Color Coleslaw Mix.
  • 2 teaspoons celery seeds (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, vinegar, coarse ground black pepper, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste a sample. If desired, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste again. If desired, add more of each ingredient.
  • Cover bowl of dressing (without coleslaw mix) with a lid. Refrigerate 24 hours so flavors will meld together overnight.
  • Empty one bag of Coleslaw Mix into a medium bowl. Cover with chilled Coleslaw Dressing and stir with a spoon until well combined.
  • Sprinkle top with celery seeds (optional).
  • Serve immediately.