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Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Easy Coleslaw Recipe is made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and table salt.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 65 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
mayonnaise
In the method: In a small dish, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
granulated sugar
In the method: In a small dish, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
apple cider vinegar (may substitute distilled, white wine, or red wine vinegar)
In the method: In a small dish, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: ⅔ cup mayonnaiseIngredient note
Source: 1 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugarIngredient note
Source: 1 ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar (may substitute distilled, white wine, or red wine vinegar)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon table saltIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon black pepperIngredient note
Source: 3 cups shredded green cabbage (see note to use pre-shredded cabbage)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup shredded purple cabbageIngredient note
Source: 1 cup peeled, shredded carrots
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (for best flavor).
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: In a small dish, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What happens at the end?
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (for best flavor).
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Storing Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Using pre-shredded cabbage mix You may substitute a 14oz bag of shredded coleslaw mix for the cabbage and carrots listed in the recipe.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sugarspunrun.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.