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Coleslaw Recipe

Mom's quick and easy coleslaw recipe made with shredded cabbage, carrots, chopped onion and tossed in a homemade dressing.
Course BBQ, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 374kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup dark
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
  • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 6 to 8 cups chopped or shredded cabbage green and red/purple
  • ½ cup white or yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, maple syrup, lemon juice, vinegar, vegetable oil, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Chop with a chef's knife or use a box grater to shred the cabbage, chop one onion small and grate the carrots.
  • Add the cabbage, onion, and carrots and stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, coating everything well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 5426IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg