Classic Sweet Coleslaw is a 10-minute, homemade sweet cabbage and carrot slaw with only 4 ingredients!
Simple to make in only one bowl, this vegetarian and dairy-free side salad is delicious and creamy.
Perfect with burgers, steak, or chicken and a great bring-along to picnics and BBQs! Or have it as a side or topper for your favorite sandwich!
Classic sweet coleslaw is a light and delicious side dish.
And so easy to make with only 4-ingredients and one bowl!
It refrigerates well, so you can make it ahead!
Take it to work or school as a side for your tuna salad or chicken salad sandwich and save money!
It’s a terrific side for picnics, BBQs, family dinners, and parties.
And there are health benefits to cabbage!
And nutritional value to carrots!
What does it mean when recipes say “to taste” about an ingredient?
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What does it mean when a recipe says that an ingredient is “optional”?
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What is needed for this recipe?
I hardly ever meal plan, so I like to keep a cupboard full of seasonings, spices, veggies, and canned goods in my kitchen to use whenever the mood strikes.
But these are all you need to have on hand to make this recipe even last minute!
Shredded cabbage
Shredded carrot
Granulated white sugar
Favorite Mayo
Want to try some delicious salads like you find in New York delicatessens that are easy to make? Try these!
Deli-Style Cucumber Salad
Deli-Style Potato Salad
Deli-Style Macaroni Salad
Easy Classic Sweet Coleslaw
Delicious and easy, sweet deli cabbage and carrots slaw with only 4-ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cabbage (around 2 pounds) *
- 2 large carrots *
- 1 cup mayo or more if desired
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or to taste **
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage and carrots in a food processor or by hand (or open a bag of raw coleslaw).
- Pour in a bowl and add mayonnaise and sugar.
- Mix well.
- Chill for half and hour or so until the sugar granuals melt.
Notes
* Or substitute 2 packages of raw coleslaw mix (packages normally run from 14 - 16 ounces)
**Before you add more sugar, wait for the granuals to desolve because when the sugar mixes with the other ingredients, the coleslaw will taste sweeter than when you first add the sugar.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 354Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 254mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 22gProtein: 2g