Best 15 Perfect Cole Slaw Dressing Recipes

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Creating the perfect coleslaw dressing is an art form that requires balancing flavors and textures to achieve a harmonious blend. Whether you prefer a creamy, tangy, or sweet dressing, there are countless variations to suit every taste. From classic mayonnaise-based dressings to lighter vinaigrette options, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're looking for a recipe that complements your favorite coleslaw mix or one that elevates a simple side dish into a culinary masterpiece, this article will guide you through the delightful world of coleslaw dressings, providing tips, tricks, and inspiration to create the perfect dressing for your next coleslaw creation.

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

CLASSIC CREAMY COLESLAW DRESSING



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I use this on bagged broccoli slaw (2 lbs) and the ratio of slaw to dressing is perfect. I believe I got this from Martha Stewart's little food magazine a while back.

Provided by Melissa and her Pan

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small onion, grated (optional)

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.

THE BEST VINEGAR COLESLAW



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We love the zippiness that a vinegar-based dressing brings to this coleslaw, making it the perfect partner for rich, meaty dishes like pulled pork or ribs. Cabbage can take lots of seasoning and lots of vinegar, so don't be bashful. But the real secret to this colorful coleslaw is the marinating time - a long trip to the fridge softens up the veggies and gives them time to absorb the flavors of the vinaigrette. A drizzle of olive oil at the end balances the acidity.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more if needed
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/2 head green cabbage, cored and very thinly sliced
1/2 head red cabbage, cored and very thinly sliced
4 large carrots, peeled and shredded on the large holes of a box grater
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, salt, sugar, celery salt, pepper and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Reserve 1/4 cup of the dressing for serving. Toss the green cabbage, red cabbage and carrots in the remaining dressing until the vegetables are completely coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3.
  • Strain the coleslaw through a colander and discard the liquid. Transfer the coleslaw to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the reserved dressing and the oil. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Toss to coat.

CLASSIC COLESLAW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small head green cabbage
1/2 small head red cabbage
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar, such as Chardonnay
1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons celery seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup matchstick carrots
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Remove and discard tough outer leaves from the green cabbage. Cut the head in half, cutting through the core. Use the tip of the knife to remove the core from both halves, then cut each half into quarters. Slice each quarter thinly into short strips. Repeat with the red cabbage and place both in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and celery seeds in a small bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Add more sugar as desired. Toss the cabbage with half the dressing, then lay in a shallow dish (a 9-by-13-inch baking dish works well). Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Once cabbage has marinated in the dressing, taste and add reserved dressing as desired. Add the carrots and parsley and toss to combine.

EASY COLESLAW DRESSING



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A creamy coleslaw dressing that can be made with ingredients you already have! You can pour it immediately over a 14-ounce package of coleslaw mix or refrigerate until needed.

Provided by GarlicQueen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Coleslaw Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, and salt together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 236.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CREAMY COLE SLAW



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Spiked with vinegar and spiced with mustard, Bobby Flay's Creamy Coleslaw recipe is the perfect picnic side from Boy Meets Grill on Food Network.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head green cabbage, finely shredded
2 large carrots, finely shredded
3/4 cup best-quality mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons grated Spanish onion
2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery salt
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery salt, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and then add to the cabbage mixture. Mix well to combine and taste for seasoning; add more salt, pepper, or sugar if desired.

CLASSIC COLESLAW DRESSING



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If you're craving the traditional picnic favorite, try this recipe, which makes enough to dress 8-9 cups of shredded cabbage and vegetables.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Sauce     Onion     Fourth of July     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Graduation     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Salad Dressing     Mayonnaise     Celery     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced onion
3 tablespoons minced dill pickle
2 tablespoons pickle brine
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared white horseradish
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl to blend. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

CREAMY COLESLAW DRESSING



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Coleslaw is one of my all-time favorite foods if it has a nice, creamy dressing. After doing some research, making dozens of different dressings, and trying to find the flavor that I like, I came up with this dressing for coleslaw that became a hit. I'm always asked for this recipe. What surprised me was at a potluck when a culinary chef asked me for my recipe. He told me that it was one of the best he had ever tasted since he had left the southern part of the USA.

Provided by rlt11_NMC

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Coleslaw Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup mayonnaise
½ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
½ teaspoon celery seed, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, sugar, milk, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and herb seasoning blend, celery seed, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 11 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

PERFECT CREAMY COLESLAW DRESSING



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I searched for years for the "perfect" coleslaw dressing,,,this is it ! Large recipe, makes a quart,,,but you can easily halve the ingredients. I'm thinking you will love it too !

Provided by Leos Mom

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Miracle Whip, no substitutes
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup dry onion flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in Cuisinart, and blend.
  • Or in a bowl, and beat....
  • Store in frig, leave overnight to blend flavors and soften onions before using.
  • Mix desired amount into shredded cabbage with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.1, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 4013.6, Carbohydrate 95, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 82, Protein 19

EASY COLESLAW DRESSING



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My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years ago and it is the one I make the most. Super easy. Halve the recipe to cover one bag of prepared slaw vegetables. Prep time does not include chill time.

Provided by Aunt Willie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise (low fat works well too)
2 tablespoons sugar (I've also used Splenda here)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
5 cups shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage, carrot, onion, bell pepper, etc.)

Steps:

  • Whisk together ingredients for dressing in a non-reactive (non-metal) bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Toss with slaw vegetables of choice.
  • Refrigerate at least four hours.
  • Toss well before serving.

CLASSIC COLESLAW WITH CREAMY DRESSING



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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

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small green cabbage, (about 1 3/4 pounds), finely shredded
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks or coarsely grated
1 small onion, coarsely grated (optional)

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.

COLESLAW DRESSING



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My grandmother was from Germany and this was her mother's recipe.

Provided by SILVANUS

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Coleslaw Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together the egg yolk, sugar, mustard, butter and vinegar. Whisk together over medium heat and boil until thick. Remove from heat and cool. Whisk in the half-and-half. Refrigerate until using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

EASY DELICIOUS OLD FASHIONED COLESLAW DRESSING



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This buttermilk and creamy salad dressing based recipe can be prepared in 15 minutes.

Provided by David Turner

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Coleslaw Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup buttermilk
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
½ cup creamy salad dressing
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the buttermilk, milk, vinegar, pickle juice, salad dressing, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, pour enough over salad to coat and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 2252.5 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

EASY CREAMY COLESLAW DRESSING



Easy Creamy Coleslaw Dressing image

The creamiest sweet and sour combination you will ever taste. I have fixed this for as many as 600 people at diners and they BEG for the recipe

Provided by Michael J. Hennessey

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (1 quart) jar mayonnaise
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix with mixer.
  • Pour over cabbage just befor serving.

BEST EVER COLESLAW DRESSING



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This is what the recipe is called. I think it's pretty good. Recipe comes from a Canadian Legion Cookbook. This is from the Hamiota, Manitoba Branch No. 174. It is also very easy to make.

Provided by cookalot 2

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons Miracle Whip (mayo)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Use 3 well rounded tbsp Miracle whip.
  • Place all ingredients in a jar and shake well.
  • Will keep for weeks in fridge.
  • Shake before using.
  • I like a little fresh ground pepper, but I think you can add garlic, dill, cider vinegar, etc. etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1120.6, Fat 109, SaturatedFat 14.1, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 37.8, Sugar 37.8

HOMEMADE COLESLAW DRESSING



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Some cooked dressings can be heavy and overly sweet, especially if they contain cream, but this one isn't. This recipe dates back to 1942. Jewel Kiswer, Cartersville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded red cabbage

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, whisk the sugar, salt, mustard, paprika and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in water and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Place the cabbage in a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cabbages. Green cabbage is the most common type used in coleslaw, but you can also use red cabbage, savoy cabbage, or a combination of all three. This will give your coleslaw a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Shred the cabbage thinly. This will help the dressing to coat the cabbage evenly and make the coleslaw easier to eat.
  • Use a sharp knife or a food processor to shred the cabbage. This will give you clean, even shreds that will hold up well in the dressing.
  • Add other vegetables to your coleslaw. Shredded carrots, celery, and onion are all popular additions. You can also add fruits like apples, grapes, or pineapple for a sweeter coleslaw.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Toss the coleslaw with the dressing just before serving. This will help to prevent the cabbage from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Coleslaw is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed at any time of year. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a coleslaw recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give coleslaw a try!

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