Creamy Coleslaw

A quick and easy recipe for a classic summer creamy coleslaw | suzerspace

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and at SuzerSpace, that means it’s the beginning of creamy coleslaw season as well.

I used to buy this in the deli section of the grocery store, but those pre-made tubs are often loaded with preservatives, and they are usually pretty large (intended to feed a crowd) and we are a two-person household.

It’s not very difficult to make this, and I really like being able to control how much onion is in it, and the creamy-sauce-to-slaw ratio.

I watch the prices of the pre-shredded “slaw mix” at the store, and when the come down for summer, I use them as my base. If the price is too high, then I start by shredding red and green cabbage and carrots in my food processor. This recipe assumes you are starting with a standard 14 oz bag of pre-sliced mix.

Creamy Coleslaw

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Bag Pre-shredded Slaw Mix
  • 2 Stalks Green Onion
  • 1/4 - 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise Regular or Light
  • 2 Tbsp Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 - 1/2 Tsp Celery Salt

Instructions

  1. Slice the ends off the green onion, and then slice thinly. I use the entire onion - white and green parts.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the slaw mix and the onion.

  3. Add the cider vinegar and 1/4 cup of Mayo. Sprinkle the Celery Salt on top of the mayo.

  4. Using a large fork, stir to combine. Mix thoroughly, and add additional mayo if a creamier sauce is desired.

  5. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. 

Recipe Notes

  • I like the mild taste of green onions, but feel free to swap white, yellow or even red. You'll need to adjust the proportions for the heat of the onion.
  • Note: There is no "cooking" in this recipe - the 30 minutes included in the recipe list are for the time it needs to refrigerate before serving.
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