Creamy Shredded Cabbage Salad (Printable)

Crisp shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a tangy creamy dressing. Ideal chilled side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small green cabbage (approximately 1.5 pounds), finely shredded
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Dressing

04 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced red onion if using.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Before serving, toss the coleslaw again and adjust seasoning as needed.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes and gets better the longer it sits, so you can make it ahead and actually enjoy your gathering.
  • The balance between creamy dressing and crisp vegetables creates this addictive texture that keeps you reaching back for more.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and works beautifully with almost any main dish, from pulled pork to grilled fish.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time; 30 minutes is when coleslaw stops being a pile of vegetables and becomes something with personality.
  • If your dressing tastes too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of vinegar or water rather than adding more mayo, which makes it heavy.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it; it should taste a little bold on its own because the cabbage will mellow it out.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline to slice vegetables paper-thin if you have one; it saves your hands and creates that addictive texture.
  • Season the dressing aggressively because the cabbage is mild and needs that brightness to shine.
  • Make it the morning of your event so it has time to rest and develop flavor while you handle everything else.
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