Coleslaw is a classic side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. But not all coleslaws are created equal. Some are too bland, while others are overpowered by mayonnaise. The perfect coleslaw is creamy, tangy, and has just the right amount of sweetness. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipe for creamy n tangy coleslaw. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and it's sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY AND TANGY COLESLAW
This fast and easy coleslaw is tangy and tart with just enough mayo to give it a creamy texture. Don't skip the celery seed - it gives the coleslaw great flavor and texture. Want to adjust the size of this recipe? Click on the number next to "servings" and use the slider to scale up or down.
Provided by Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and onion powder.
- Add shredded cabbage to dressing and toss everything well to combine.
- Refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours before serving.
- Just before serving, add salt. Toss the coleslaw well to make sure that any dressing that has settled in the bottom of the bowl gets mixed back in.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 422 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY TANGY COLESLAW
"The horseradish in this dish really adds some zip," says Nancy Collins of Clearfield, Pennsylvania. "I always get rave reviews when I make this creamy slaw."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cabbage and carrot. In another small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar and horseradish. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
THE BEST CREAMY COLESLAW
We made our cool, crunchy slaw with just the right amount of tang from sour cream and vinegar. A bit of honey balances the acidity. This classic summer side dish would be welcome at any picnic or backyard BBQ.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss together the cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, honey and celery salt in a medium bowl. Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper before serving.
SWEET, CREAMY COLESLAW
I never liked coleslaw until I tried my husband's great aunt's. Now I can't get enough of it! Great with BBQ pork sandwiches. You can also use a bag of slaw mix instead of shredding the cabbage and carrots yourself.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Shred cabbage and carrots into a bowl.
- Mix mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar in a separate bowl; blending well.
- Pour over shredded vegetables and stir to coat.
- Chill.
- Amounts of dressing ingredients can be adjusted to suit taste but always use the same amount of vinegar as sugar.
CLASSIC COLESLAW WITH CREAMY DRESSING
This tangle of cabbage and carrot is dressed with a balance of tangy mustard, mayonnaise, and creamy sour cream to create the standard slaw.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a small bowl. Refrigerate dressing, covered, until ready to use, or up to 2 days.
- Put cabbage, carrots, and onion (if desired) in a large bowl. Pour in dressing, and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, until slaw begins to soften, 1 to 2 hours. If not using immediately, refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days. Just before serving, toss coleslaw again.
TRADITIONAL CREAMY COLESLAW
A traditional creamy coleslaw.
Provided by J.D. Bailey
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes With Mayo
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, horseradish, onion powder, dry mustard, celery salt, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, stirring to dissolve sugar. Fold coleslaw mix into dressing. Cover bowl and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 331.6 mg, Sugar 5 g
CREAMY SUMMER COLESLAW
Not only healthy, but quick and easy. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Provided by Francine Lizotte Club Foody
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes With Mayo
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir mayonnaise, sugar, milk, lemon juice, vinegar, sour cream, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
- Shred cabbage, carrots, and onion in a food processor with grater attachment; place vegetables in a large bowl and stir to combine. Stir mayonnaise mixture into cabbage mixture; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and preferably overnight. Stir coleslaw before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 102.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
CREAMY 'N' TANGY COLESLAW
Dawn Harvey in Danville, Pennsylvania uses packaged slaw mix to whip up this tangy side dish in a flash. "I love that it's so much lighter than traditional creamy slaws and just right for two," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, celery and onion. In another bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over coleslaw and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
CLASSIC CREAMY COLESLAW
This is our go-to recipe for creamy coleslaw. Freshly shredded green and red cabbage and carrots are tossed with a tangy, creamy dressing made up of mayonnaise, sour cream and cider vinegar. We also use dry mustard to add a subtle kick and celery salt and honey for a touch of sweetness. It's perfect for your next cookout!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, honey, mustard powder and celery salt in a large bowl until combined. Add both cabbages and the carrots; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the slaw and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Toss again and season with salt and pepper.
COLESLAW WITH CREAMY TANGY DRESSING
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Shred cabbage into a large bowl; add carrot and onion.
- Combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and celery seed in a bowl or jar and whisk or shake. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper to taste, or more mayonnaise and a bit more vinegar if too sweet for your liking.
- Gradually add dressing to the shredded cabbage mixture, tossing as you add, until the cabbage is well moistened.
- Refrigerate to chill thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 246 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 8 to 10 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SWEET & TANGY COLESLAW DRESSING
This is a different coleslaw dressing. My mother always made this type of dressing when I was a kid. It's great for those times when you need a non-mayo type dressing.
Provided by LARavenscroft
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine in a pint size jar with a lid.
- Cover and shake well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1829.3, Fat 145.6, SaturatedFat 20, Sodium 1563.2, Carbohydrate 136.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 133.8, Protein 1.3
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Salad
- Difficulty: Beginner
Conclusion
This creamy and tangy coleslaw is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with shredded cabbage, carrots, celery, and a creamy and tangy mayonnaise-based vinaigrette. The combination of sweet, crunchy, and tangy flavors makes this coleslaw irresistible. It can be served as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or burgers. Here are some additional tips for making this creamy and tangy coleslaw:- Be sure to use fresh, crisp cabbage and carrots for the best results.
- If you don't have a food process, you can shred the cabbage and carrots by hand using a grater.
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise and vinegar in the vinaigrette to taste.
- This coleslaw can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve this coleslaw chilled, as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or burgers.
- Be sure to use fresh, crisp cabbage and carrots for the best results.
- If you don't have a food process, you can shred the cabbage and carrots by hand using a grater.
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise and vinegar in the vinaigrette to taste.
- This coleslaw can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve this coleslaw chilled, as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or burgers.
Conclusion
This creamy and tangy coleslaw is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with shredded cabbage, carrots, celery, and a creamy and tangy mayonnaise-based vinaigrette. The combination of sweet, crunchy, and tangy flavors makes this coleslaw irresistible. It can be served as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or burgers. Here are some additional tips for making this creamy and tangy coleslaw:
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