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finished homemade Easy Coleslaw Recipe in a white bowl, showing the vibrant mix of shredded green and red cabbage and carrots fully tossed in a thick, creamy dressing. A wooden spoon rests in the salad.

Easy Coleslaw Recipe: The Best Side for BBQ

By Nancy
Looking for a quick salad? This Easy Coleslaw Recipe delivers crunch, flavor, and creamy dressing with no fuss. Learn the steps today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side dish, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cabbage green or red
  • Carrots
  • Mayonnaise
  • Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • Sugar just a pinch
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

Step 1: Shred the cabbage

  • Thin strips work best. Don’t keep it too chunky or it loses that “classic slaw” bite.

Step 2: Grate the carrots

  • This adds brightness and a subtle sweetness. Use a box grater or food processor whichever is quicker for you.

Step 3: Make the dressing

  • Whisk mayo, vinegar, lemon juice, and seasoning. Taste and adjust — your words are true, it’s all about balance.

Step 4: Combine everything

  • Fold veggies into the dressing. Mix gently, not aggressively, so it doesn’t go soggy.

Step 5: Chill before serving (optional but golden)

  • Let it sit in the fridge. The flavors marry, the crunch stays. Bottom line, patience pays off here.

Notes

Nutritional Information

(per serving, approx.)
If you’re wondering about health, here’s the breakdown:
  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbs: 12g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Vitamin C: 35% daily value
Keyword Easy coleslaw, BBQ side, summer salad, quick coleslaw, creamy cabbage salad, picnic dish, family-friendly side, make-ahead salad