Description
Southern Coleslaw is a classic, creamy side dish featuring a crunchy mix of tricolor and finely shredded cabbage combined with a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, and vinegar. This refreshing coleslaw is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a complement to any Southern-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 16 ounces tricolor cabbage (coleslaw mix)
- 8 ounces finely shredded cabbage
- 1/4 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, buttermilk, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Combine the vegetables: Add the tricolor cabbage, finely shredded cabbage, and finely diced yellow onion into the bowl with the dressing. Toss all ingredients thoroughly to evenly coat the cabbage and onion with the dressing.
- Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or up to an hour, to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve the coleslaw chilled for the best taste and crunch.
Notes
- For best results, shred the cabbage finely to improve the texture and dressing absorption.
- Adjust the sugar quantity if you prefer a less sweet coleslaw.
- Chilling the coleslaw longer enhances the flavor, but do not exceed 24 hours to maintain freshness.
- This coleslaw pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, sandwiches, and Southern-style dishes.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: southern coleslaw, classic coleslaw, creamy coleslaw, cabbage salad, easy side dish, picnic recipes, barbecue sides
