3-Ingredient Sweet Coleslaw is a simple recipe for homemade carrot and cabbage slaw that’s deliciously sweet and creamy.
This is a terrific 5-minute, vegetarian side salad to have at events, picnics, and BBQs to go along with anything, such as burgers, steak, and chicken!
It’s great with a 2-ingredient pulled beef sandwich as a topping or side! And it’s dairy-free!
3-Ingredient Sweet Coleslaw is a light and terrific side dish. Whip it up in no time at all!
5-minutes! That’s all you need! And it’s made in just one bowl!
And it refrigerates well!
Make ahead and bring to the next day’s picnic or BBQ!
Pot luck dinner coming up? This side salad will be a hit!
Or bring to school or work as a side for your sandwich!
And there are health benefits to cabbage.
What does it mean when recipes say “to taste” about an ingredient?
When recipes say “to taste,” it means that you can put in as little or as much as you like to your own taste. Some recipes have many ingredients that a cook can adjust to their own taste when cooking (not so much when baking though).
The best way to calculate what your taste is with a recipe that you are not yet familiar with is to first taste the dish and then add the “to taste” ingredient GRADUALLY, a little at a time—a splash of this or a pinch of that—until the dish is just the way you like it.
Make sure to stir the ingredient after each time you add it so that the flavor will distribute evenly and become part of the dish. Then taste again. Repeat until you reach your personal preference.
Note: If you plan on using the recipe again, it is highly recommended to make a note of what and how much you added so that you can refer to it next time.
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!
Coleslaw mix
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 Red Cabbage Salad
Deli-Style Cucumber Salad
Deli-Style Potato Salad
Easy 3-Ingredient Sweet Coleslaw
Easy and delicious, 5-minute sweet cabbage and carrot side salad. Vegetarian and dairy-free!
Ingredients
- 2 packages raw coleslaw mix (packages normally are 14 - 16 ounces)
- 1 cup mayo or more if desired
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar or to taste *
Instructions
- Pour raw coleslaw in a bowl and add mayonnaise and sugar.
- Mix well.
- Chill for half and hour or so until the sugar granuals melt.**
Notes
* 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.
**As the coleslaw stands, juices will be released. This is normal.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 353Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 283mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 1g