Homemade Coleslaw Dressing (with Video)

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Making coleslaw dressing at home is easier than you think! Use ingredients you already have to make the coleslaw of your dreams.

Coleslaw is one of those summer salads that you either love or hate. bought in store, Premade coleslaw is terrible, but homemade coleslaw is deliciousS, and that’s because of this Homemade Coleslaw Dressing! I think people like to buy coleslaw dressing at the store because they just don’t know how to make it at home.

If That describes you, don’t worry! I assure you, this homemade version is easier than you think and a million times more delicious! AGermanThe best part is that you probably already have the ingredients you need in your stash.

Click over Here to get my full coleslaw recipe (cabbage, onions, carrots, etc.). However, if you just bought a bag of coleslaw mix, this may not be necessary. BUT I I would say this dressing paired with the pre-shredded cabbage and grated carrots plus a little diced onion is magic! The vinegar and the sugar in the dressing mild Remove the onion but you still get a slight onion flavor that is simply divine when served alone or with some Grilled steak kabobs or a little pulled pork.

This is my go-to place creamy Coleslaw dressing will soon be your favorite coleslaw dressing because it truly is divine.

How to prepare my coleslaw dressing:

In a small bowl, measure out some real mayonnaise. Not to be confused with Miracle Whip. Real mayonnaise, please.

Add some white vinegar to it. Just the plain white distilled variety.

Finally add some sugar and season with a little salt and pepper. Feel free to cut back on the sugar, however I would recommend starting by preparing the recipe as is as you won’t want to skip it until you try!

Once your dressing is ready, mix it with your cabbage and carrots, Top with onions and either serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. I like it best after sitting in the fridge for an hour or two, but to suit everyone.

Grab the recipe below to print out or bookmark/pin for later! This is a great recipe that you will love. Have a nice day, friends!

When should I serve my coleslaw?

If you want to serve it the same day, you can add the dressing as soon as it’s ready. It’s a good idea to let the cabbage and dressing exchange flavors in the fridge for a few hours. However, if you want your salad to be very crispy, season it no more than half an hour before serving.

If you plan to keep the coleslaw for more than a day, it’s better to wait until the day you’re going to serve the salad to add the dressing. Especially if you’re thinking about freezing the cabbage, it’s far better to wait before adding the dressing to avoid having the dressing in the salad have a watery consistency.

What ingredients can be used in homemade coleslaw dressings?

I’m sharing my favorite easy coleslaw dressing recipe with you, but there are numerous variations of coleslaw dressing that you can try. Some of the most popular salad dressing variations include:

• Dijon mustard
• apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
• lemon juice
• Celery Seeds
• sour cream
• plain Greek yogurt
• honey or maple syrup
• black pepper

As you can see, you have plenty of room to experiment and try different combinations to find your absolute favorite. This way you can create the best coleslaw dressing, sweeter or savory, creamier or light and low in calories.

This is your house and you make the rules! But if you need a good start, below is my tested coleslaw dressing recipe that will make you fall in love with this summer salad.