Classic Coleslaw

This Classic Coleslaw features shredded green cabbage, red onion, and grated carrot, tossed in a creamy dressing made of mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. It's a straightforward, crunchy side dish that complements many main courses.

Prep
35 minutes
Total
35 minutes
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Ingredients

Serves/makes 12

Slaw Mix

Dressing

Instructions

  1. 1.

    For the Slaw Mix: Combine cabbage, onion, carrot, and parsley in a large bowl, leaving plenty of room to toss (you may have to use 2 large bowls if your bowls are not large enough). Sprinkle with sugar and salt and toss to combine. Let rest 5 minutes, then transfer to a large colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water.

  2. 2.

    Transfer rinsed mixture to a salad spinner and spin dry. Alternatively, transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet lined with a triple layer of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and blot mixture dry with more paper towels. Return to large bowl and set aside.

  3. 3.

    For the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, black pepper, and sugar in a medium bowl and whisk until homogenous.

  4. 4.

    Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, sugar, and/or vinegar if desired.

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