Best 10 Simple Tangy Cole Slaw Recipes

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For a refreshing and tangy side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, sandwiches, and burgers, look no further than a classic coleslaw. This crunchy and flavorful salad features crisp cabbage, carrots, and onions tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and spices. Whether you prefer a creamy or a vinegar-based dressing, there's a recipe out there to suit your tastes. Get ready to explore a selection of the tastiest coleslaw recipes that bring a burst of tangy flavor to your next meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

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



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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

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

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.

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.

QUICK AND EASY THAI STYLE COLESLAW



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This recipe is incredibly easy. A coleslaw with a sweet and tangy blend of Asian flavors. Takes about 5 minutes to make! Make it early in the afternoon, and it will be a great with dinner. Refreshing and delicious - an ideal summer side dish!

Provided by TOPROCKMAN

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 3h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup chopped peanuts
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour the coleslaw mix into a large bowl. Pour in the lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, honey, and peanuts. Stir until well blended. If you have a bowl with a lid, put the lid on and shake thoroughly. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for a few hours, stirring or shaking occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 150.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SPICY COLESLAW



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This easy, crisp slaw can be made a few hours ahead of time. It goes well with ribs and a cold beer, fried chicken or whatever summer feast sparks your fancy.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, quick, editors' pick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head green cabbage
2 carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pickle relish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons pepper sauce, like Frank's, or to taste
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the cabbage in half and remove the core. Cut each half in half and slice each resulting quarter into thin ribbons. Mix with carrots in a large, nonreactive bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss. Season to taste.
  • The coleslaw may be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for a few hours. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 472 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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:

  • Choose the right cabbage. Green cabbage is the most popular choice for coleslaw, but you can also use red cabbage or a combination of both. If you're using green cabbage, be sure to remove the tough outer leaves.
  • Shred the cabbage thinly. This will help the coleslaw to absorb the dressing better.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to shred the cabbage. This will give you more even pieces.
  • Add other vegetables to your coleslaw. Shredded carrots, celery, and onions are popular additions.
  • Make your own dressing. A simple vinegar-based dressing is all you need to make a delicious coleslaw. You can also add other ingredients to your dressing, such as mayonnaise, mustard, or sour cream.
  • Chill the coleslaw before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Coleslaw is a versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It's also a healthy and refreshing option that's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a coleslaw that you'll love.

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