Creamy Coleslaw
The coleslaw that belongs next to pulled pork and burgers. A bag of coleslaw mix gets tossed in a sweet, tangy dressing of mayonnaise, sugar, white vinegar and salt. Then it chills for at least thirty minutes, which softens the cabbage and lets the dressing soak in. A few minutes of work, and the fridge does the rest.
40 minServes 6 as writtenNo-CookAmericanContains Eggs

Ingredients — serves 6
- Coleslaw mix14 oz
- Mayonnaise½ cup
- Sugar2 tbsp
- White vinegar1 tbsp
- Salt½ tsp
How much to make for 2, 4, 6 or 8
| Ingredient | For 2 | For 4 | For 6 | For 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleslaw mix | 5 oz | 9 oz | 14 oz | 1¼ lb |
| Mayonnaise | 2½ tbsp | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup |
| Sugar | 2 tsp | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2 tbsp | 2½ tbsp |
| White vinegar | 1 tsp | 2 tsp | 1 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Salt | ¼ tsp | ¼ tsp | ½ tsp | ¾ tsp |
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Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, the sugar, the white vinegar and the salt together until smooth.
- Add the coleslaw mix and toss until every shred is coated.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Straight from the bowl it tastes raw; the wait softens the cabbage and lets the dressing soak in.
Good to know
- Contains Eggs — from the ingredient names, so not a complete list. It cannot see inside a jar, a mix or a sauce, and formulas change. For an allergy or intolerance, read the package every time — never decide from this line.