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Home / Side Dishes & Vegetables / How To Make Coleslaw

How To Make Coleslaw

Published: June 24, 2019 | Last Updated: July 8, 2019 | By Lisa Hatfield 1 Comment

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Last Updated July 8th, 2019 at 09:48 am by Lisa

A recipe for how to make vinegar coleslaw, with carrots, purple and green cabbage.

Coleslaw is a classic vegetable side dish with thinly sliced cabbage and an EASY Mason jar dressing in 15 minutes! This is a vinegar base dressing, with no mayo, and is great with pulled pork sandwiches.

Vintage white glass bowl with tri color cabbage cole slaw and dressing.
  • Tri color coleslaw ingredients in a clear bowl.

    Cabbage Coleslaw
    On a cutting board, thinly slice green and purple cabbage. Using a box grater, grate the carrots (or buy pre-grated) and place in a large bowl.
    Pour the dressing on the purple and green cabbage and carrots, and toss using tongs. Best if served that day.
  • Mason Jar Coleslaw Dressing
    In a small Mason jar with a fitted lid , combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, celery seeds, sea salt, and pepper. Shake until well combined for 1 minute.

Which Kind Of Cabbage For Vinegar Coleslaw?

You can use green cabbage, red (purple) cabbage, savoy cabbage or Napa cabbage. For a multi-colored or multi-textured coleslaw, use a combination of at least 2 kinds.

QUICK PREP TIP: You can buy bags of pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix and save time!

Will Fresh Coleslaw Keep Overnight?

Yes, but it is best to not mix the dressing with the cabbage. Wait till a couple of hours before your party, pour on the dressing do a quick toss and it’s ready!

How Long Will Coleslaw Keep Fresh?

Thinly sliced cabbage and carrots will last at least 3 days in a well-sealed container. The coleslaw dressing will last up to 30 days in a sealed Mason jar in the refrigerator.

What Coleslaw Goes With Pulled Pork?

Well, this recipe of course! For the BEST Pulled Pork Sandwiches, try this recipe. The clean vinegar coleslaw is perfect with the pulled pork.

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How To Make Coleslaw

How to make coleslaw as a vegetable side dish with thinly sliced cabbage, no mayo, and an EASY Mason jar dressing in 15 minutes! Great with pulled pork sandwiches.
Course Side Dishes & Vegetables
Cuisine Side Dish
Keyword coleslaw, easy holiday side dish, healthy vegetable tray
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 150kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

  • Mason Jar

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons whole celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black cracked pepper
  • 2 cups carrots shredded
  • 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 cups purple cabbage thinly sliced

Instructions

Mason Jar Coleslaw Dressing

  • In a small Mason jar with a fitted lid , combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, celery seeds, sea salt, and pepper. Shake until well combined for 1 minute.

Cabbage Coleslaw

  • On a cutting board, thinly slice green and purple cabbage. Using a box grater, grate the carrots (or buy pre-grated) and place in a large bowl.
  • Pour the dressing on the purple and green cabbage and carrots, and toss using tongs. Best if served that day.

Notes

Pour the dressing on the purple and green cabbage and carrots, and toss using tongs. Best if served that day. Make-Ahead TIP: Keep the dressing in Mason jar until ready to serve, then pour, toss and serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3740IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. Jessica Robinson says

    June 29, 2019 at 7:37 PM

    5 stars
    This coleslaw recipe sounds beyond incredible and perfect for all of our upcoming picnics! I bet it will go great with my pulled pork!

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