Coleslaw is a classic summer side dish that pairs perfectly with BBQ, burgers, and more. It’s a simple recipe that couldn’t be any easier to make and with the perfect dressing, it’s a hit every time. Crisp cabbage and a few simple ingredients get tossed with a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing that will make this your go-to side dish. This recipe for easy coleslaw couldn’t be any simpler to make and you will love having this recipe on hand all summer long.

How to make it:

• Use a base of cabbage, carrots, and onion.

• Make a dressing with mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and a small amount of sugar for the perfect tangy with a hint of sweetness coleslaw dressing.

• It can be made up to a day in advance, which makes it perfect for potlucks and gatherings.

Variations:

• Use green or purple cabbage or even a bag of coleslaw mix from the grocery.

• Lighten up the dressing by using half Greek yogurt and half mayo or just use all Greek yogurt if you do not like mayonnaise.

• Add in apples or green onions to the mix.

• Use honey or maple syrup instead of granulated sugar.

Tips:

• Make your dressing in a separate bowl before adding to the cabbage mix. This ensures that the dressing is seasoned properly (always do a taste test before adding) and that you don’t add too much dressing to the slaw.

• Use a food processor to shred the cabbage and carrots for quick prep time.

• Prep the veggies and the dressing the night before your gathering so that the morning of you simply have to toss them together in a large bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 Head of Green Cabbage

• 1/2 Cup Thinly Sliced Onion

• 1 Cup Grated or Thinly Sliced Carrots (about 4-5 carrots)

• 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise

• 1/4 Cup White Vinegar

• 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt

• 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper

• 1/2 Tsp. Granulated Sugar

Directions:

• Slice cabbage, carrots, and onion and place into a large bowl.

• In another bowl combine mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar and whisk until combined and smooth.

• Pour half of the dressing onto the veggies and toss to combine.

• Add more dressing as desired and chill for at least an hour.

• Serve.

Note: Coleslaw can be made up to a day in advance.

This recipe for basic coleslaw is simple and yet so delicious. I can’t wait for you to try it out for your next potluck!