Quick Creamy 5-Minute Coleslaw Hack
A quick and easy creamy coleslaw recipe ready in under 5 minutes, featuring a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (340 g) shredded cabbage mix (green and purple)
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded carrots
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey (or maple syrup/agave)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 g) freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onion
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: measure 4 cups of shredded cabbage mix and 1 cup of shredded carrots. If shredding fresh, peel and shred carrots and chop cabbage finely.
- Mix the dressing: combine mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Add water by teaspoon if dressing is too thick.
- Combine veggies and dressing: pour dressing over cabbage and carrots in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Add herbs (optional): stir in chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
- Final taste and adjust: taste coleslaw and adjust salt or vinegar as needed. Add extra black pepper for mild spice if preferred.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes to meld flavors. Toss gently before serving.
Notes
Use freshest cabbage and carrots for best crunch. Whisk dressing thoroughly to avoid lumps. Toss gently to prevent bruising cabbage and watery coleslaw. Can be made ahead and refrigerated; toss again before serving. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt or omit and add extra vinegar. Optional add-ins include toasted nuts, hot sauce, or seasonal fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (125 g)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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