Homemade Coleslaw with only 4 ingredients! It couldn’t be easier to make and it’s so creamy and refreshing! I used to think coleslaw would require a lot of ingredients and insisted on freshly shredded cabbage but this version uses FOUR ingredients and includes a pre-shredded cabbage blend and it tastes perfect!
Easiest Coleslaw Recipe!
This coleslaw recipe is one of those back pocket recipes, especially during the summer with all the cookouts. It’s the perfect last minute side and goes perfectly with grilled meats or sandwiches like pulled pork/chicken sandwiches or french dip.
This coleslaw dressing is only needs 3 ingredients! Then if you want more flavor on top of that you can add in things like a little celery seed or dijon mustard but I prefer it as is.
Coleslaw Salad and Dressing Ingredients
- Shredded coleslaw mix
- Good quality mayonnaise
- Apple cider vinegar
- Honey
How to Make Coleslaw
In a small mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and honey. If needed season with a bit of salt.
Place shredded coleslaw mix in a large bowl then pour the dressing mixture over.
And then just toss to evenly coat. I like to serve it right away while the cabbage is nice and crisp but if want it a little more tender let it rest 10 minutes in the fridge. Could it get any easier??
More Mix-In Ideas
You can also add other mix-ins to the coleslaw things like:
- apples
- dried cranberries
- sliced almonds
- bleu cheese
- poppyseeds
- fresh strawberries
What Should I Serve with It?
Coleslaw goes well with just about anything (ribs, chicken, pulled pork, etc). For an easy dinner try pulled chicken sandwiches! This is how I make them:
- Add a few chicken breasts to a slow cooker
- Add in about 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Season chicken with salt pepper garlic powder and onion powder
- Cook on low until cooked through (about 4 1/2 – 5 hours)
- Drain, shred then mix in some of your favorite bbq sauce to coat.
- Serve in fresh bakery hamburger buns.
More Summer Side Dish Recipes You Might Like
- Macaroni Salad
- Potato Salad
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Squash Zucchini and Tomatoes
- Honey Lime Fruit Salad
- Mexican Street Corn Salad with Avocado
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Coleslaw Recipe
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The easiest homemade coleslaw with only FOUR ingredients and it only takes minutes to make! It's so creamy, so refreshing and so delicious. The perfect summer side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz.) pkg. coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbsp honey (or granulated sugar)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
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In a small mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise honey, apple cider vinegar and a pinch or two of salt if needed.
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Place coleslaw mixture in a medium mixing bowl pour mayonnaise mixture over then toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Try it with mix-ins too! I love it with bleu cheese, or apples are good too!
Chris lb: very nice this coleslaw salade ,it’s very testy November 7, 2018 at 11:26am
Susie Lloyd: Delicious and so easy! A big hit when I made it for our last church potluck! August 12, 2018 at 7:10am
Jaclyn: I’m glad to hear it went well for you Susie! Thanks for the great review! August 12, 2018 at 3:28pm
Rebecca Kauffman: Oh my gosh, this is a really good, easy, recipe! I love coleslaw, but never quite found one that was creamy and tasty without being too acidic. Definitely a keeper! July 22, 2018 at 4:01pm
Jaclyn: I’m so glad you liked it Rebecca! Thanks for your feedback! July 23, 2018 at 11:59am
Lisa: I love cole slaw and was just going to look up a recipe when this came up on my Pinterest suggestions. Yay! I love that it’s simple and quick and yet so good! I’ll pin it and refer to it often. 👍🏻 July 20, 2018 at 5:42pm
Jaclyn: Simple recipes are the best :). Glad you liked it, thanks for the 5 star review Lisa! July 21, 2018 at 9:52pm
Carissa Nelson | Spoonful of Easy: Hi Jaclyn,
Perfect timing because we’re going to a last minute cookout tomorrow and I needed something easy to bring! Loving that this is just four ingredients and a sweet coleslaw is the best in my book. Definitely making this! July 14, 2018 at 9:29am
Jaclyn: I hope you love it Carissa! July 15, 2018 at 8:02pm