Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 head green cabbage (about 2 pounds)
- 1 head red cabbage (about 1 pound)
- 1 large carrot (about 12 ounces)
- 1 small yellow onion (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup sugar (2 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (0.5 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon celery seed (0.2 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon salt (0.2 ounce)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (0.1 ounce)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
0 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Finely shred both the green and red cabbage.
- Peel and grate the carrot.
- Finely dice the onion.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and diced onion to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 200 (per serving)
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Tangy, sweet, and slightly creamy
- Crisp and refreshing
- Perfect side dish for barbecue, fried chicken, or other Southern fare
User Comments:
- "This coleslaw is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I love the addition of the red cabbage for a pop of color."
- "I'm not usually a big coleslaw fan, but this one is delicious! The Dijon mustard gives it a nice kick."
- "This is the best coleslaw I've ever had. It's so refreshing and addictive."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To prevent the coleslaw from getting soggy, drain the shredded cabbage and carrot thoroughly before adding it to the mayonnaise mixture.
- If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or rice vinegar.
- For a spicier coleslaw, add a few dashes of cayenne pepper to the mayonnaise mixture.
