Description
Sweet Restaurant Slaw is a classic, tangy, and slightly sweet coleslaw with a refreshing crunch. Perfectly balancing sweet and tangy flavors, this easy-to-make slaw is an ideal side dish for burgers, BBQ, ribs, sandwiches, and grilled dishes. Made with fresh green cabbage, carrots, red onion, and a creamy dressing featuring mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar, it is versatile, make-ahead friendly, and loved by all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Finely shred the green cabbage and carrots. Thinly slice the red onion to create delicate, evenly sized pieces for a consistent texture.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Toss: Place the shredded vegetables into a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly, ensuring every piece is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the slaw for at least 30 minutes. This resting period allows flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften slightly while maintaining crunch.
Notes
- Use fresh cabbage and carrots for the best texture; avoid pre-shredded to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust the amount of vinegar and honey to suit your taste preference for a balanced sweet-tangy flavor.
- Toss the slaw gently to avoid bruising the cabbage, which can cause watery slaw.
- Celery seed is a key ingredient for authentic flavor—do not omit it.
- Make the slaw a few hours ahead of time to deepen the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: coleslaw, sweet slaw, restaurant slaw, BBQ side dish, classic slaw, crunchy slaw, easy side dish