Creamy Coleslaw
This classic creamy coleslaw recipe is quick to make and features the perfect texture and balance of flavors, rivaling your favorite supper club or deli.
Coleslaw is an American staple. It features crispy cabbage and carrots tossed in a tangy, seasoned mayonnaise dressing. It’s the classic dish to accompany Beer-Battered Fish or Cocktail BBQ Riblets.
Tips for a Creamy Crispy Coleslaw
- Salt the cabbage and veggies purges excess moisture that would otherwise turn the slaw into a soupy mess.
- Limit the purge to five minutes to keep the cabbage crunchy.
- Dry the rinsed cabbage on towels rather than squeezing out the excess moisture preserves its texture and flavor.
Creamy Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce coleslaw mix prepackaged
- 2 tablespoons onion minced
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup kosher salt
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine cabbage slaw mix 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.⅓ cup white sugar
- 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.
- Stir together the sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup until smooth.½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup buttermilk, 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Combine coleslaw mix and onion in a large bowl. Pour the mayonnaise sauce mixture over the top and stir until well combined. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.1 16 ounce coleslaw mix, 2 tablespoons onion
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