Coleslaw Dressing

Published July 2, 2024

Coleslaw Dressing
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
3 minutes
Cook Time
2 minutes
Rating
4(23)
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Toss this light and tangy dressing with your favorite combination of shredded raw vegetables to build the coleslaw of your dreams. Start with cabbage as a base, then add some combination of carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, onion, scallions, baby bok choy and raw corn kernels for a lively mix. Finish with a handful of chopped fresh green herbs if you have any hanging around your crisper.

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Ingredients

Yield:About 1 cup
  • 1cup mayonnaise
  • 1tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon celery seeds
  • Salt and pepper
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

207 calories; 22 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 13 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 167 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and celery seeds. Season with salt and pepper, and mix until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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I like to use half mayo and half Greek yoghurt, for a healthier version. You won’t notice the difference.

Mustard and horseradish and onion too!

The concept is right but my coleslaw dressing has a lot more punch. 2 parts mayo (Duke’s or homemade) 1 part Dijon mustard Up to 1/3 part dill pickle juice Tony Chachares creole seasoning to taste I don’t add sweetener to the dressing because I like to use shredded carrots in my slaw. Carrots add enough sweetness to balance the flavor and give the slaw nice color.

A delicious start. Just a couple of comments. Double the amount of apple cider vinegar and sugar and add to the mayo to let sit in the fridge for awhile so that the sugar has time to dissolve completely. A little garlic powder is good replacement for the celery seeds.

Mayo thinned with the juice from sweet pickles yields the same result as all the ingredients are there. Grandma used this dressing in coleslaw and all her macaroni salads.

A few shakes of Cuban Island spice from Savory My secret ingredient, except now I've told everyone. Not fond of celery seed.

Similar to what my mother made, but without the celery seed. She added some milk/cream to her dressing. I have used it many times since when in a hurry for some dressing.

The concept is right but my coleslaw dressing has a lot more punch. 2 parts mayo (Duke’s or homemade) 1 part Dijon mustard Up to 1/3 part dill pickle juice Tony Chachares creole seasoning to taste I don’t add sweetener to the dressing because I like to use shredded carrots in my slaw. Carrots add enough sweetness to balance the flavor and give the slaw nice color.

I like to use half mayo and half Greek yoghurt, for a healthier version. You won’t notice the difference.

I've always grated a fresh yellow onion into my slaw ... Just Do It!

Mustard and horseradish and onion too!

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