Quick Coleslaw Creamy Dressing (Printable Version)

A crisp cabbage slaw with a smooth, tangy creamy dressing ideal for picnics and barbecues.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 cup grated carrots
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
09 - 2 teaspoons sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed if using, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes, which means you can make it while the grill is heating up and no one's watching the clock.
  • The dressing stays creamy and doesn't turn watery or separate, even if you make it hours ahead.
  • It's genuinely versatile—equally at home on a sandwich, next to pulled pork, or tucked into a taco.
02 -
  • Don't make this more than a few hours ahead if you like maximum crispness, but it actually gets better in flavor after sitting overnight—the cabbage softens and the dressing penetrates.
  • If you're adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill, do it just before serving so they stay bright and don't wilt into the dressing.
03 -
  • Make the dressing in a jar and shake it if you don't have a whisk—sometimes the smallest changes in tools make the biggest difference in how much you actually use a recipe.
  • If your slaw gets watery after sitting, it's a sign you over-dressed it or the cabbage released more liquid than expected; just drain and taste—you may only need to add a touch more dressing to rebalance it.
Go Back