Homemade Coleslaw

This Paraguayan-inspired coleslaw recipe is a refreshing and flavorful way to enjoy your next meal.

Cabbage, carrots, and onions are combined with a simple dressing of mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, sugar, black pepper, and kosher salt.

This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. Heap it on a pulled pork sandwich, or serve it as a side dish!😉

How to Make Coleslaw

Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.

Mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, sugars, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.

Add the shredded cabbage and remaining ingredients and toss until well combined.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for an hour before serving and for up to 2 days.

Toss the Coleslaw again right before serving. Enjoy!😋

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Recipe

Easy Coleslaw

by Camila Benitez

This Paraguayan-inspired coleslaw recipe is a refreshing and flavorful way to enjoy your next meal. Cabbage, carrots, and onions are combined with a simple dressing of mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, sugar, black pepper, and kosher salt. This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. Heap it on top of a pulled pork sandwich, or serve it as a side dish!😉

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Paraguayan

Servings 12

Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl:
• Cutting board
• Chef's knife
• Grater
• Measuring cups
• Plastic wrap

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 white or red cabbage (about 1kg / 2lbs before trimming), quartered, cored, and shredded
• ▢ 1 cup (200g) mayonnaise
• ▢ ¼ cup ( 1 lemon) fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 2 teaspoons granulated sugar , adjust to your taste
• ▢ 1-½ teaspoons kosher salt , to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper , to taste
• ▢ 2 medium-sized carrots , peeled and grated
• ▢ 1 small onion , cut in half and thinly sliced
• ▢ 3 tomatoes , cut in half, and sliced, optional

Instructions

 

• Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, sugars, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add the shredded cabbage and remaining ingredients and toss until well combined.
• Serve right away or cover and refrigerate for an hour before serving and for up to 2 days. Toss the Coleslaw again right before serving. Enjoy!😋

Notes

How to Store 

To store coleslaw, transfer it to an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. Coleslaw can typically be stored for up to three days, but its quality may deteriorate over time. If you're making coleslaw ahead of time, it's best to keep the dressing and vegetables separate until you're ready to serve it.

This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming too soggy. Then, when you're ready to serve, toss the vegetables with the dressing and any additional ingredients, such as herbs or nuts.

Make-Ahead

Coleslaw is a great dish to make ahead of time for parties, picnics, or meal prep. To make coleslaw ahead of time, prepare the vegetables and dressing separately and store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. Shredded cabbage, carrots, and onion can typically be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The dressing can also be made ahead of time and stored in a separate container. When you're ready to serve, mix the dressing and vegetables and add ingredients, such as herbs or nuts.

It's best to wait until just before serving to rearrange everything to prevent the vegetables from becoming too soggy. If the coleslaw seems dry, add a little more dressing to moisten it. With some planning, you can easily make a delicious coleslaw ahead of time that will impress your guests or make your meal prep a breeze.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Coleslaw

Amount per Serving

Calories

163

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14

g

22

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Trans Fat

 

0.03

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

8

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Cholesterol

 

8

mg

3

%

Sodium

 

238

mg

10

%

Potassium

 

254

mg

7

%

Carbohydrates

 

8

g

3

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

5

g

6

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

2043

IU

41

%

Vitamin C

 

34

mg

41

%

Calcium

 

41

mg

4

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.