The Best Creamy and Tangy Coleslaw Recipe

Creamy and tangy coleslaw has a tart, fresh flavor and is made with mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, onion powder, and a small amount of mayonnaise. It's the perfect recipe for topping pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches.

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Ingredients

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Whisk together the coleslaw dressing. Mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and onion powder. This can be made up to 3 days ahead.

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Add shredded cabbage. You can use your favorite - green or red cabbage, or a mix of both. Chill the coleslaw for 2 to 24 hours to let the flavors come together.

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Salt and serve. Just before serving the coleslaw, add salt. Enjoy!

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Creamy and Tangy Coleslaw

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The Best Creamy and Tangy Coleslaw Recipe

Creamy and tangy coleslaw has a tart, fresh flavor and is made with mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, onion powder, and a small amount of mayonnaise. It's the perfect recipe for topping pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches.

Ingredients

💠 Mayonnaise 💠 Dijon Mustard 💠 Apple Cider Vinegar 💠 Granulated Sugar 💠 Celery Seed 💠 Onion Powder 💠 Salt

Whisk together the coleslaw dressing. Mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and onion powder. This can be made up to 3 days ahead.

1

Add shredded cabbage. You can use your favorite - green or red cabbage, or a mix of both. Chill the coleslaw for 2 to 24 hours to let the flavors come together.

2

Salt and serve. Just before serving the coleslaw, add salt. Enjoy!

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Creamy and Tangy Coleslaw

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