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The Best Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

by Donya Mullins July 1, 2022 11 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Extra creamy with a healthy crunch, this coleslaw recipe is the perfect side dish for any cookout, summer lunch, or dinner. Creamy Coleslaw also makes a terrific topping for hot dogs and hamburgers!

For an extra special side dish, try my Blue Cheese Coleslaw or Pineapple Coleslaw recipes.

Creamy coleslaw for a side dish, hot dogs, hamburgers is great for serving at cookouts.


In my family, this recipe is a classic. I make Creamy Coleslaw just like my Mama made it and just as my Grandmother made it. This recipe brings back great memories of summer cookouts and always puts a little smile on my face whenever I serve it.

After all, food memories bring back not just the taste of the food but also of the people we love and the places we’ve been.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s the ideal summer side dish for cookouts, picnics, and potlucks.
  • Making it only takes 10 minutes.
  • The creamy dressing combined with the crunchy shredded cabbage is pure perfection.
  • It is THE BEST topping for hot dogs and hamburgers and, for that matter, almost any main dish!
Creamy coleslaw for a side dish, hot dogs, hamburgers is great for serving at cookouts.

Ingredients You Need To Make Homemade Cole Slaw

  • Shredded Cabbage – You can shred your own or buy a bag of pre-shredded slaw mix.
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sugar
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper

Scroll Down For Measurements And Instructions

Tips For Making The Best Creamy Coleslaw

  • Use good quality mayonnaise. The flavor of the mayonnaise will make a big difference in the overall taste of the coleslaw.
  • Don’t over-mix the coleslaw. Over-mixing will make the cabbage mushy.
  • Add a bit of grated carrot and purple cabbage to the coleslaw for added color and sweetness.
  • If you want a spicier coleslaw, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.

Need To Feed A Crowd?

This creamy coleslaw recipe is perfect for making when you are feeding a crowd! Just like pasta salads, coleslaw is easy to double or even triple.

What To Serve With Creamy Coleslaw

  • Air Fryer Hot Dogs
  • BBQ Chicken Legs
  • Carolina Slaw Dogs
  • Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
  • Sheet Pan Brats And Potatoes
  • Crock Pot Chicken Thighs
Creamy Coleslaw served with hot dogs is a match made in heaven. It's the perfect side dish for any cookout, and perfect for summer parties.

Common Questions For This Easy Coleslaw Recipe

Can This Recipe Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Yes, it sure can. Actually, it’s better if it’s had time to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. You can also prep a day ahead of time if needed. I keep a package of coleslaw mix in the fridge along with the coleslaw dressing in an airtight container. An hour or so before serving, toss everything together. Creamy Coleslaw makes the best side dish since you can make it ahead of when you want to serve it.

How To Store Coleslaw

This creamy side dish recipe is made with mayonnaise and needs to be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Since any dish made with mayonnaise can spoil, make sure it’s not left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. If you are going to serve it at a cookout, picnic, or outdoors, here’s a great tip – fill a large bowl with ice, then place the bowl of coleslaw on top to keep it cool.

How fine should the green cabbage be shredded for the coleslaw?

For a creamy coleslaw, it’s usually preferable to have finely shredded green cabbage. This ensures that the cabbage mixture blends well with the dressing and is easy to eat.

5 from 12 votes

Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 156kcal
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Extra creamy with a healthy crunch, this coleslaw recipe is the perfect side dish for any cookout, summer lunch, or dinner. Creamy Coleslaw also makes a terrific topping for hot dogs and hamburgers!

Ingredients

Creamy Coleslaw

  • 1 14-ounce package coleslaw mix
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add coleslaw mix to a bowl along with the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix together until well blended.
  • Store in the refrigerator covered until ready to serve.

Notes

How To Store:
  • Since this recipe is made with mayonnaise, it needs to be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
  • When serving, make sure it’s not left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. If you are going to serve it outside, here’s a great tip – fill a large bowl with ice then place the bowl of coleslaw on top to keep it cool.
Tips: 
  • Use good quality mayonnaise. The flavor of the mayonnaise will make a big difference in the overall taste of the coleslaw.
  • Don’t over-mix the coleslaw. Over-mixing will make the cabbage mushy.
  • Add a little bit of grated carrot and purple cabbage to the coleslaw for added color and sweetness.
  • If you want a spicier coleslaw, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Tim

    August 5, 2023 at 6:56 pm

    overall good, I’m a new coleslaw eater lol and quite picky so I’m dedicating time to make new versions. I did yours to the letter and the Apple cider vinegar was a little overpowering maybe its me. I added more salt and it was to my taste good. thanks for sharing

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  2. Barbara Miller

    May 15, 2023 at 8:06 pm

    Sometimes I like to add Bow Tie Pasta to the mix along with the carrots and red cabbage.

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  3. Karen Bowden

    February 19, 2023 at 12:26 pm

    This was delicious. I made it as written and tasted it, and it was good. But since I like a tangy coleslaw, I added 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar and it was perfect for my tastes! I also cut my coleslaw mix into smaller pieces since it was very roughly shredded, and I intend to use it on hot dogs. Saving this recipe–thank you!

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  4. Baltisraul

    August 17, 2022 at 1:23 pm

    I did as you suggested after reading your reply about hot dog sauce. I will now make both for Labor day but will substitute Tarragone vinegar for the apple cider vinegar and add some poppy seeds. Thanks again! Adding this new vinegar will change your life!!! haha

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    • Donya

      August 18, 2022 at 8:09 am

      Hey there Baltisraul!
      Yayyy! I am so happy to hear that you’re giving the Carolina Slaw Dogs a try, I promise the combination of this Creamy Coleslaw and my Hot Dog Chili is a match made in heaven, you’re going to love it! Adding poppy seeds and trading out the vinegar is a great idea, I am a big proponent of preparing recipes to fit your own tastes. Thank you so much for your kind words and your fantastic rating, I really appreciate all your continuous support!
      ~Donya

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      • Baltisraul

        August 18, 2022 at 9:05 am

        Your circus, your monkey’s. I try and catch all your performances. Your stuff is always top shelf.

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        • Donya

          August 18, 2022 at 10:47 am

          Hey there!
          Thank you so much for all your support, I am so happy that you’ve been enjoying my recipes! Let me know if you ever have any questions, I’m always happy to help!
          ~Donya

          Reply
  5. Susan

    July 18, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    This is probably a silly question but what is the difference between Kosher salt and Sea Salt??

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    • Donya

      July 18, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      Hey there Susan!
      That’s not a silly question at all, it’s a very good one! The main difference between Kosher and regular sea salt is the purification process. Kosher Sea Salt is made entirely of sodium chloride, whereas regular salt can contain trace minerals, iodine, or anti-clumping agents. For this recipe, you want to use Kosher Sea Salt if you can, it really adds to and deepens the flavor of the slaw. Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think if you give it a try!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  6. Dede

    July 2, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    I saw the picture and recipe yesterday and decided I needed to make Creamy Coleslaw now! I’m not a big coleslaw fan, but this is SO GOOD! I can’t wait now to
    try the Pineapple slaw!

    Reply
    • Donya

      July 3, 2022 at 10:08 am

      Hey there Dede!
      Wow! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it’s hard to resist even if you aren’t a coleslaw lover. If you’re trying new slaw recipes, you should definitely check out my Pineapple Slaw, but I think you’d also really like my Brussels Sprouts slaw, it’s made with pomegranate seeds and it’s totally delicious. Thank you so much for your kind words and your phenomenal rating, I really appreciate your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply

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