Description
This Sweet Restaurant Slaw is a perfect side dish with a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs wonderfully with fried chicken, barbecue, or any Southern-style meal. It’s simple to make and has a creamy texture that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The sweetness of the dressing complements the crunchiness of the cabbage for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 medium red cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for a tangy kick)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrot.
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard (if using).
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover the slaw and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This slaw can be made ahead of time, as the flavors will get better after a few hours or overnight in the fridge.
- If you like a tangier slaw, add more vinegar to taste.
- For extra crunch, add a handful of sunflower seeds or chopped nuts.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg