Ingredients

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Gathering the right ingredients is the first step toward creating a dish that sings with flavor. Here’s what you’ll need for this Classic Creamy Coleslaw:

4 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
Salt and pepper to taste

Feel free to mix things up a bit. If you’ve got some leftover herbs in the fridge, toss them in! My mom always said that recipes should be guidelines, not rules, and I wholeheartedly agree.

Instructions

Now, let’s get to the fun part—the making of our coleslaw. Follow these simple steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until every strand is well-coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld together. This is a step my dad swore by—“patience is a virtue, even in cooking,” he’d say.
Before serving, give it another good toss, then taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Remember, cooking is an art, not a science. Don’t be afraid to adjust the flavors to your liking!

Author: Jenny
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: International

Keywords: Classic Creamy Coleslaw, recipe, cooking, food