Best 10 Easy Tangy Coleslaw Recipes

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Tangy coleslaw is a delightful side dish that can add a refreshing crunch and a burst of flavor to any meal. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, preparing a picnic spread, or simply seeking a tangy addition to your dinner table, finding the perfect recipe for an easy tangy coleslaw is key. This versatile dish can be tailored to your preferences, allowing you to adjust the sharpness of the vinegar, the sweetness of the sugar, and the crunchiness of the cabbage. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delicious, tangy coleslaw that will complement any main course and leave your taste buds tingling.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MY FAVORITE TANGY COLESLAW



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Make and share this My Favorite Tangy Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups shredded cabbage
4 medium carrots, shredded
4 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, celery, green pepper and onion.
  • In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
  • Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving.

TANGY COLESLAW FOR PULLED PORK



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This tangy coleslaw is great used as a topping for pulled pork sandwiches.

Provided by Karen Koppy

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cabbage, finely shredded
1 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white vinegar
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Stir sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, dry mustard, and celery seed together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Pour sugar and vinegar mixture over the cabbage and red onion. Toss mixture. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 212.2 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

TANGY COLESLAW



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If you've been searching for the perfect coleslaw, give this one a try! It has a terrific crunch, and the simple dressing is sweet and tangy all in one. This is a great way to get your family to eat cabbage. We love it. -Patricia Staudt, Marble Rock, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 large head cabbage, shredded
2 large carrots, shredded
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
DRESSING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TANGY COLESLAW WITH VINEGAR DRESSING



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This is a great tasty coleslaw recipe, perfect for topping a pulled pork sandwich or fish tacos, made with a hot vinegar dressing.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Salad

Time 2h17m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cabbage , finely shredded (or about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of packaged shredded coleslaw mix)
1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
For the Dressing
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 cup vinegar
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 30 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SWEET AND TANGY COLESLAW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h15m

Yield generous 2 quarts, about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup white vinegar
2 1/2 pounds cabbage, shredded
2 cups finely chopped celery
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine the sugar and vinegar and heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool completely before proceeding.
  • Assemble remaining ingredients in a large, non-reactive mixing bowl and pour cooled sugar-vinegar mixture over all. Toss well to combine, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight before serving.
  • When ready to serve, season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Essence, to taste, and toss thoroughly to combine.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William Morrow, 1993.

EASY TANGY COLESLAW



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You won't have to fuss with a lot of seasonings to fix this tangy coleslaw. We've shared this old family favorite with many friends over the years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups shredded cabbage
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY COLESLAW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Two 14-ounce bags shredded coleslaw mix
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, plus more if needed
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more if needed
1/2 Vidalia onion, minced
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos and pickling juice, vinegar, oil, onion and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. If the slaw seems too dry, add more vinegar and oil.

TANGY COLESLAW



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Serve this quick slaw with Speedy "Baked" Beans or alongside our Baked Corn Dogs for a lighter meal with a BBQ feel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add coleslaw mix and most of scallions; toss to coat. Serve immediately, sprinkled with remaining scallions, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

SWEET AND TANGY COLE SLAW



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I always loved the little cup of Cole Slaw they served next to my burger at a diner. I had no idea how easy it would be to make it at home. Hope you try it!

Provided by Joanne

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) bag store bought coleslaw mix
1 cup good quality mayonnaise
2 tablespoons good quality mayonnaise
3 tablespoons red onions, diced
1 tablespoon ground mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar (or (to taste)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Taste for seasoning; add more salt, pepper or sugar is desired.
  • Add the Cole Slaw mix, mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors can mingle.

EASY COLESLAW



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This sweet and crunchy salad is easy and delicious any time of the year. Double the recipe for large parties.

Provided by Jackie Smith

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head cabbage, shredded
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, finely diced
1 ½ large carrots, shredded
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the cabbage, bell pepper, onion and carrot.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, oil and sugar. Pour enough dressing over salad to coat. Mix well , cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
  • Drain any excess liquid, toss and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.4 calories, Carbohydrate 74.6 g, Fat 55.5 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 83.1 mg, Sugar 63.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage. This will help the coleslaw absorb the dressing more easily and make it more crisp and flavorful.
  • Shred the carrots by hand or use a grater with large holes. Grating the carrots too finely will make them mushy.
  • Use a combination of mayonnaise and vinegar for the dressing. This will give the coleslaw a creamy and tangy flavor.
  • Add some sweetness to the dressing with sugar or honey. This will help balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
  • Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices, such as celery seeds or dill, to taste.
  • Let the coleslaw chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the coleslaw to become more crisp.
  • Serve the coleslaw as a side dish with grilled or fried meats, fish, or poultry. It can also be used as a topping for tacos or sandwiches.

Conclusion:

Coleslaw is a refreshing and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect coleslaw every time.

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