This slaw is perfect as a side dish or added to a pulled-pork sandwich.
Ingredients
Makes 8 to 10 servings
Step 1
Place cabbage in large bowl. Add vinegar and sugar; toss to coat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Toss cabbage mixture well; cover and let stand 30 minutes longer. Drain cabbage. DO AHEAD:Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
Step 2
Transfer drained cabbage to another large bowl. Add carrots, green onions, and mayonnaise; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Reviews (41)
Back to TopDelish as written, though I will cut the sugar juust slightly next time. I’m not a mayonnaise fan so thought about subbing yogurt, but just the little bit was actually perfect. Served as a side to a baked bean supper, cut the richness and was a hit. Served about 10-12.
Anonymous
Colorado
2/21/2022
This coleslaw is SO delicious. Crisp and fresh. My husband owns a hotel/ restaurant and is going to change his coleslaw to this recipe. The only change I made was changing out the white sugar to a little more than 1/3 cup of honey.
CookieRice
Portland, OR
5/31/2016
My family loves this coleslaw! It's tangy and crunchy with not too much mayo. It's my go- to coleslaw recipe, exactly as written.
sheine1
Louisville, KY
10/31/2013
Best coleslaw I've ever made!!! And I've made a lot of coleslaw in my time. I used regular vinegar and white onions. It was a huge hit and will be my go to slaw from now on.
iamlky
Los Angeles
5/28/2013
It was just ok. Next time I would shred the cabbage instead of slicing, as I found it too coarse. I added some celery seed and a bit more mayo. I've made better coleslaw.
Mairi
Montague, PE, Canada
4/18/2013
这是非常好的,不是“mayo-y。”我不喜欢mine too sweet, so I cut the sugar back. Like another reviewer, I like some celery seed in mine. To make a small batch: Mix 2.5 Tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1.5 Tbs sugar. Mix into 3.5 cups (packed) pre-packaged coleslaw mix. Let sit for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry with paper towel. Add 1 Tbsp mayo, celery seed, salt, pepper, optional dash cayenne.
Anonymous
Boston, Ma
7/13/2012
I was skeptical that this would be over mayo-y and not the remarkably crisp & delicious slaw that it is. Got many compliments at the bbq! My new standard slaw.
sushibabe02
Denver, CO
6/24/2012
Love this! I have tried many coleslaw recipes over the years and this one wins! Definitely 4 forks!
jfechhelm
College Station, TX
6/23/2012
I made this to serve on/with pulled pork sandwiches and it was delicious! Half of us don't like mayo dressed slaw and half do. Everyone loved it!
JWalker5
SoCal
5/14/2012
awesome. sweet and tangy, and goes perfectly with my pulled pork!!!
Anonymous
Portland, OR
4/8/2012
I really liked it, but husband prefers my usual recipe.
Anonymous
Smoky Mountains
2/9/2012
I've never made coleslaw before, and I think I'm set with my recipe going forward! This was a big hit! A little sweet, but with some tanginess.
marsysumner
10/2/2011
This got rave reviews at my barbeque, and I was almost embarrassed because it's so simple to make. I ran short on apple cider vinegar, and had to use some white vinegar, and it was fine.
beglisc
Portland, OR
9/7/2011
I love coleslaw and thought this was one of the best I've had. I was skeptical that the vinegar was drained off, but the cabbage has more than enough tang. I especially like this because it isn't too mayo heavy. I've made this many times and the only thing I do differently is sometimes add a pinch or two of celery seed, which I love in coleslaw. Just a personal preference, the recipe is great as is!
alipali
Santa Barbara, CA
8/3/2011
Very delicious and tangy. Exactly what I want when I think of coleslaw.
Anonymous
visalia, ca
7/30/2011
