Best 14 Simple Coleslaw Cole Slaw Dressing Recipes

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Coleslaw, a refreshing and versatile side dish, is often a summertime favorite. With its crispy shredded cabbage, creamy dressing, and tangy flavor, coleslaw is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or burgers. Whether you prefer a classic coleslaw dressing made with mayonnaise, vinegar, and mustard, or a lighter vinaigrette-based dressing, there are countless variations to suit every taste. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for simple coleslaw dressings, providing a range of options to enhance the flavors of your next coleslaw creation.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

EASY COLESLAW DRESSING



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This dressing is rich and creamy, It's perfect on a salad for those backyard BBQs!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dip     Dressing     Salad

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup mayonnaise (or dressing )
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ tablespoon cider vinegar ((or white vinegar))
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon celery seeds
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.
  • Let sit 30 minutes before serving.
  • Toss with 5 cups shredded cabbage or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

COLE SLAW



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Homemade Cole Slaw Recipe | Easy Cole Slaw Dressing

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup sugar
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a smaller bowl, make dressing by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, celery seed, sugar, salt and pepper. Toss dressing into cabbage mixture and let chill. Serve in a family style bowl.

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.

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

SIMPLE COLESLAW (COLE SLAW) DRESSING



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Mix your dressing with one pound coleslaw mix, or your own blend shredded cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, onion, etc. Cook time is refrigeration time.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 4h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 pinch sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together and add to one pound coleslaw mixture.
  • Refrigerate several hours before serving for best flavor.

SIMPLE COLESLAW



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"Simple Coleslaw, with its zippy dressing, takes just minutes to toss together, especially is you take advantage of convenient shredded cabbage from the grocery store."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1-1/2 cups torn salad greens
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 small carrot, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage, salad greens, green pepper, celery and carrot. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and stir to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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.

SIMPLE COLESLAW DRESSING



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Covers about 1 medium-sized head of shredded cabbage. You can add shredded carrots and broccoli to the mix as well. You can substitute seasoned salt for the Creole seasoning, if desired.

Provided by kyleruts

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, sugar, ranch dressing, vinegar, celery seed, Creole seasoning, black pepper, and salt in a jar; place a lid on the jar and shake until dressing is smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

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.

MAMA'S COLESLAW DRESSING



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Make and share this Mama's Coleslaw Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup salad dressing
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix everything together and pour over your cabbage mixture.

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.

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

SUSAN'S VINAIGRETTE COLESLAW



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This is the best recipe for a fresh and light coleslaw that goes well with everything. This is the only coleslaw recipe you'll use once you've tried it.

Provided by SusieQ

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

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon poppy seeds
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 cups shredded green cabbage
2 carrots, shredded

Steps:

  • Whisk apple cider vinegar, canola oil, sugar, dry mustard, poppy seeds, black pepper, salt, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
  • Mix cabbage with carrots in a large salad bowl and pour dressing over slaw. Stir to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 124.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp cabbage for the best results.
  • Shred the cabbage finely so that it absorbs the dressing better.
  • Use a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream for a creamy, tangy dressing.
  • Add a touch of sweetness with sugar or honey.
  • Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions, for a more colorful and flavorful coleslaw.
  • Chill the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve coleslaw as a side dish with barbecue, fried chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

Coleslaw is a refreshing and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, coleslaw is a dish that everyone can enjoy. Whether you prefer a classic coleslaw recipe or something with a little more flair, there is a coleslaw recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give coleslaw a try. You won't be disappointed.

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