Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

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By Emily Richter

2/20/2025

This Creamy Coleslaw Recipe is the perfect summer side dish for your next backyard BBQ!

Whip up a batch of this delicious and easy coleslaw and pair it with our pulled chicken or perfect grilled chicken legs and our foil-pack grilled red potatoes . Dinner is served!

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Simple Coleslaw Ingredients

This coleslaw could not be more simple with the following ingredients:

  • Shredded cabbage
  • Shredded carrots
  • Sliced white onion
  • Chopped parsley

Creamy Coleslaw Dressing

This creamy coleslaw dressing is light and refreshing without compromising on creamy deliciousness. Simply put the following ingredients in a mason jar with a lid, screw on the top, and shake!

  • Greek yogurt
  • Mayonnaise
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Honey
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

Recipe Pairings for Coleslaw

This creamy coleslaw is perfect for a summer BBQ or quick weeknight meal. Pair it with:

Main Dishes

  • Best Grilled Chicken Legs
  • BBQ Chicken Skewers
  • Grilled Flank Steak

Other Sides

  • Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes
  • Grilled Brussels Sprouts
  • Grilled Kale and Watermelon Salad

Drinks

  • Strawberry Peach Frose
  • Best Frozen Margarita Recipe
  • Amazing Summer Drink Recipes

How to Store Coleslaw

This creamy coleslaw will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days when stored in an air-tight container. And because it keeps well for a few days, this recipe is great for meal prep dinners and can easily be doubled or tripled.

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More Healthy Sides

  • Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes
  • Creamy Cucumber Salad
  • Quinoa Tabouli Recipe

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Coleslaw

  • ▢ 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • ▢ 2 cups matchstick carrots
  • ▢ 1/2 small white onion , thinly sliced
  • ▢ 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Dressing

  • ▢ 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • ▢ 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • ▢ 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ▢ 3 teaspoons granulated
  • ▢ 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the carrot, cabbage, onion, and parsley into a large bowl and mix until all ingredients are combined. Set aside.
  • Prepare the dressing by adding greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper into a mason jar. Cover the jar tightly and shake all the ingredients together until combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Ingredients

Coleslaw

  • 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups matchstick carrots
  • 1/2 small white onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons granulated
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the carrot, cabbage, onion, and parsley into a large bowl and mix until all ingredients are combined. Set aside.
  • Prepare the dressing by adding greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper into a mason jar. Cover the jar tightly and shake all the ingredients together until combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and enjoy!

Nutrition