Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Start to Finish Time: 25 minutes
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A Classic Favorite with Creamy Charm
When it comes to comfort sides, Creamy Cole Slaw is the undeniable champion. This version is a celebration of tradition done right—plenty of rich dressing, bold crunch, and vibrant color on the plate. It’s exactly the kind of slaw you hope to find alongside a piled-high sandwich, tucked into a picnic basket, or spooned onto a BBQ plate.
Dressing That Steals the Show
What sets this slaw apart is the dressing: a luscious blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, punched up with a bit of Dijon mustard and brightened by fresh lemon juice. The touch of sugar balances the tang, while celery seeds bring a classic slaw flavor that feels both familiar and irresistible. Each bite is creamy without being heavy—coating the vegetables just enough to enhance rather than overwhelm.
Crunchy, Colorful, and Crisp
The slaw itself is a vibrant mix of crisp green cabbage, crunchy celery, sweet red bell pepper, fresh carrot, and a touch of onion for kick. It’s a medley of textures and hues that make the dish as appealing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. Chopping everything finely allows the dressing to cling to every shred and morsel, ensuring consistency in every bite.
Perfect Pairing for Any Occasion
Whether you’re serving pulled pork sandwiches, grilled burgers, or fried chicken, this creamy cole slaw brings cooling contrast and satisfying crunch. It’s also a welcome addition to potlucks, picnics, and family reunions—easy to make ahead and always a crowd-pleaser.
A Traditional Slaw Worth Repeating
This isn’t a reinvention. It’s a celebration of the original done with care, balance, and the perfect proportions. If you’re searching for the best traditional cole slaw recipe, this one’s it. Once you taste it, you’ll wonder how anything else ever made the cut.
This is the best “traditional” cole slaw that I’ve made. A great accompaniment for sandwiches. There is plenty of creamy, rich dressing. Very colorful presentation!
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Ingredients:
DRESSING:
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
SLAW:
1 head green cabbage leaf, cored, shredded and chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 large carrot, grated
1 medium onion, diced
Instructions:
To make the dressing, combine the dressing ingredients an a
small, non-reactive bowl and blend well with a wire whisk.
To make the slaw, combine the slaw ingredients in a large nonreactive
bowl and blend well.
Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to blend.
Serve cold.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 144 Calories; 11g Fat (67.8% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 20mg
Cholesterol; 438mg Sodium; 7g Total Sugars; 0mcg Vitamin D; 43mg Calcium; trace Iron; 154mg Potassium; 38mg Phosphorus. Exchanges: