Crunchy Coleslaw
A vibrant and flavorful coleslaw featuring crunchy green and purple cabbage, sweet carrots, and a tangy creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side dish for any meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Thinly slice the green and purple cabbages and then grate the carrots. This step is essential to achieve that perfect crunch!
Mixing
- In a large bowl, add the prepared vegetables and pour the dressing over them. Toss everything together until the vegetables are fully coated with the creamy dressing.
Chilling
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 1 hour.
Serving
- Transfer the coleslaw to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of additional celery seed or fresh herbs like parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
Feel free to add other crunchy veggies such as bell peppers or radishes. For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing for an extra flavorful twist.