Classic Creamy Coleslaw

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
45%
Classic Creamy Coleslaw
45 min.
1
724kcal
19.63%sweetness
100%saltiness
46.3%sourness
53.12%bitterness
51.69%savoriness
49.02%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

There's nothing quite like a bowl of fresh, crispy coleslaw on the table at your next barbecue or picnic! This classic creamy coleslaw is not just easy to make but also packed full of flavor that will leave everyone asking for more.

The combination of crunchy cabbage, carrots, green bell pepper, red onion, along with tanginess from apple cider vinegar and sweetness from sugar creates an irresistible harmony of tastes and texture. To bring it all together perfectly, we add mayonnaise (homemade or storebought), sour cream, salt, black pepper, celery seed, mustard powder, garlic powder, and dill weed – each ingredient adding depth and character to this timeless side dish.

This versatile slaw can accompany everything from fried chicken to grilled steak; you could even serve it alongside sandwiches or burgers if desired. It pairs beautifully with spicy dishes too since its cool temperature provides relief against heat while simultaneously enhancing their flavors further through contrasting sensations. Plus, thanks to being made primarily out of vegetables which

Ingredients

  • 0.5 head cabbage red with outer leaves and stem removed rinsed
  • 0.5 head cabbage green with outer leaves and stem removed (or you can just rinsed
  • large carrots peeled
  • small spring onion with tops and roots cut off rinsed peeled
  • 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • teaspoon caraway seeds 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt 
  • serving pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • mandoline

Directions

  1. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cabbage, carrot and onion or scallions and place in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Mix the remaining ingredients (vinegar, mayo, mustard, caraway, sugar, salt and pepper) together and stir well to make a smooth dressing - you'll want to mix it until you're sure that the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Toss the veggies with dressing, making sure everything is well-coated, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories724kcal
Protein7.2%
Fat51.55%
Carbs41.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
378.92
Glycemic Load
24.82
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
44.413913043478%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
880.24mg
Delphinidin
0.42mg
Pelargonidin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.61mg
Luteolin
0.95mg
Kaempferol
1.06mg
Myricetin
0.87mg
Quercetin
3.47mg

Taste

Sweetness:
19.63%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
46.3%
Bitterness:
53.12%
Savoriness:
51.69%
Fattiness:
49.02%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:724.17kcal
36.21%
Fat:43.7g
67.23%
Saturated Fat:6.85g
42.78%
Carbohydrates:78.67g
26.22%
Net Carbohydrates:55.36g
20.13%
Sugar:46.74g
51.94%
Cholesterol:23.52mg
7.84%
Sodium:1822.27mg
79.23%
Protein:13.73g
27.45%
Vitamin K:616.66µg
587.3%
Vitamin C:410.91mg
498.07%
Vitamin A:17252.47IU
345.05%
Manganese:2.07mg
103.63%
Fiber:23.31g
93.22%
Vitamin B6:1.56mg
77.88%
Folate:290.98µg
72.74%
Potassium:2126.53mg
60.76%
Calcium:424.61mg
42.46%
Vitamin B1:0.62mg
41.23%
Iron:6.45mg
35.81%
Magnesium:142.55mg
35.64%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.81%
Phosphorus:304.4mg
30.44%
Vitamin E:3.55mg
23.67%
Vitamin B5:1.89mg
18.92%
Vitamin B3:3.65mg
18.26%
Zinc:2.19mg
14.58%
Copper:0.23mg
11.73%
Selenium:7.35µg
10.5%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.12%
Source:Foodista