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Classic Coleslaw: Fresh, Creamy & Ready in Minutes

a large bowl with classic coleslaw. Green and red cabbage mixed with carrots scallions and parsley with a delicious mayo-based dressing.

Classic Coleslaw: A Fresh, Creamy, Crowd-Pleasing Salad

This homemade coleslaw is crisp, creamy, and ready in minutes — the perfect side dish for everything from summer BBQs to cozy family dinners. With crunchy green cabbage, sweet carrots, and a tangy, velvety dressing, it’s a simple recipe that delivers bold flavor without the fuss.

Skip the store-bought tubs and whip this up fresh with just a handful of ingredients. All it takes is a quick shred, a stir, and you’re done! Add chopped scallions and parsley for an herby twist, and serve it alongside grilled meats, sandwiches, or even as a topping for tacos. It’s classic, versatile, and always a hit.

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Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

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Serves:

4-6 ppl

Ingredients

3 cups green cabbage

1-1.5 cups red cabbage

2 carrots

2 scallion

1/2-1 cup parsley (optional)

Dressing:

1/2 cup mayo (or vegan mayo)

1-2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
(or other soft vinegar)

Salt & pepper

1 tsp sugar

Juice from 1/2 lemon

Directions

1. Prep your veggies: shred the cabbage to thin strips, grate the carrots, and mix in a large bowl. Chop the scallions and parsley and set aside.

2. Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Start with 1 Tbsp of vinegar and add if needed. This will depend also on the acidity of the lemon.When fully mixed add the scallions and parsley.

3. Mix the dressing with the cabbage and carrots, and let sit for 1/2 hour before serving. If making in advance,  keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

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