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    Home » Recipes » Salad Dressing

    Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe

    Published: May 5, 2023 by Chef Dennis Littley. This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    My delicious homemade coleslaw dressing is creamy, tangy, and easy to make using simple ingredients. You can make my easy coleslaw recipe in about five minutes with only four ingredients, salt, and black pepper.

    cole slaw dressing in glass bowl

    After one bite, you’ll agree this is the best coleslaw dressing, even better than KFC coleslaw dressing!

    shredded cabbage with coleslaw dressing in a glass bowl.

    This is the dressing I used to make my easy homemade cole slaw.

    Table of Contents:
    • Ingredients to make Coleslaw Dressing
    • How to make my Coleslaw Dressing Recipe
    • How to make Coleslaw
    • Recipe FAQ’s
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    • Recipe: Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe

    Ingredients to make Coleslaw Dressing

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    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my Creamy Coleslaw Dressing Recipe. In Chef Speak, this is called the “Mise en Place,” which translates to “Everything in its Place.”

    Not only does setting up your ingredients ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    Made with Basic Ingredients

    • mayonnaise
    • apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
    • fresh lemon juice
    • granulated sugar
    • salt
    • black pepper

    For another delicious salad, add the dressing to shredded broccoli to make broccoli slaw.

    How to make my Coleslaw Dressing Recipe

    ingredients to make dressing in a glass bowl.

    Add mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. It really is that easy to make this mayo-based dressing.

    coleslaw dressing in a glass bowl.

    Once you see how easy it is to make my classic coleslaw dressing, you’ll never buy store-bought coleslaw dressing again. Making homemade dressings lets you control the ingredients.

    Just shred a head of cabbage with a box grater or food processor, and add cole slaw dressing, shredded carrots, or red cabbage for the perfect balance of flavors with just a couple of minutes of work.

    How to make Coleslaw

    Mix the dressing with 6 cups of shredded cabbage and one shredded carrot to make delicious homemade coleslaw. Or use one 14-ounce bag of store-bought coleslaw mix for a quick and easy coleslaw, perfect for your next backyard barbecue or get-together. Add my homemade macaroni salad, and you’ve got a party!

    shredded cabbage and carrots mixed with dressing in a glass bowl.

    My easy recipe for coleslaw dressing makes the best coleslaw and the perfect side dish for hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, barbecued ribs, fried chicken, or just about anything you can think of.

    Store the dressing in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to one week. You can also use slaw dressing as a sauce for sandwiches, a dip for vegetables or chicken tenders, or as a dressing for other types of salads.

    Recipe FAQ’s

    Can I make slaw dressing without mayonnaise?

    Yes, you can make slaw dressing without mayonnaise. Instead of mayonnaise, you can use alternatives like Greek yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, or a combination of these ingredients to achieve a creamy texture.

    How can I make a healthier coleslaw dressing?

    To make a healthier version of my slaw dressing, you can use reduced-fat or light mayonnaise, substitute some or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or sour cream, and reduce the amount of sugar or use a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.

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    Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe

    My delicious homemade coleslaw dressing is creamy, tangy, and easy to make using simple ingredients. You can make my easy coleslaw recipe in about five minutes with only four ingredients, salt, and black pepper.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Salad Dressing
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 149kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper more or less to taste
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    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Chef Dennis Littley is a classically trained chef with over 40 years of experience working in the food service industry. In his second career as a food blogger he has made it his mission to demistify cooking by sharing his time-tested recipes, knowledge, and chef tips to help you create easy-to-make restaurant-quality meals in your home kitchen. Let Chef Dennis help you bring the joy of cooking into your home. For more details, check out his About page.

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    1. Paula Sklazeski

      October 10, 2023 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      Your coleslaw recipe is my “go to”, as are many of your other recipes.
      Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Judith

      August 29, 2023 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      To Chef Dennis:
      💕Thank you 🎶
      Love the recipes!

      Reply
    3. Kathy

      August 18, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      Can I wait until morning to put the coldslaw dressing on? This recipe is for church lunch about 12:30 tomorrow morning!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        August 18, 2023 at 4:12 pm

        You can wait until tomorrow, but cole slaw is best after it has set for a day in the dressing. The cabbage isn’t as crunchy and it gives the dressing time to add flavor to the cabbage.

        Reply
    4. DEBBIE KNUDSLIEN

      August 10, 2023 at 1:58 pm

      This seems runny. I hope it thickens up in the refrigerator. I followed the recipe.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        August 10, 2023 at 2:11 pm

        It’s actually going to get looser as it sits with the cabbage, as the cabbage releases moisture. It should have been fairy thick when the dressing was finished. It could be the brand of mayo as some are not as thick.

        Reply

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