Jul 14 2026

Coleslaw Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

Make Coleslaw Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 1

    Shred the Cabbage

    Remove the outer leaves of the green and red cabbage. Cut them into quarters and use a sharp knife or a mandoline to shred them into thin strips until you have about 4 cups of shredded green cabbage and 1 cup of shredded red cabbage.

  2. 2

    Grate the Carrots

    Peel the carrots and use a box grater or food processor to grate them until you have about 1 cup of grated carrots.

  3. 3

    Chop the Green Onions

    Wash the green onions, trim the ends, and chop them into small pieces until you have about 1 cup.

Making the Dressing

  1. 4

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste.

  2. 5

    Mix Dressing

    Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth and well combined.

Tossing the Coleslaw

  1. 6

    Combine Vegetables and Dressing

    In a large bowl, add the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped green onions. Pour the dressing over the vegetables.

  2. 7

    Toss to Combine

    Using tongs or salad servers, toss the cabbage and carrot mixture with the dressing until everything is well coated.

Chilling and Serving

  1. 8

    Chill the Coleslaw

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Once chilled, give the coleslaw a final toss and serve it as a side dish with your favorite grilled meats or sandwiches.

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