The Best Classic Coleslaw

Nothing says summer like a BBQ with fresh coleslaw! Today, we are celebrating the arrival of summer with this classic coleslaw recipe. You are going to love this recipe because it’s fresh, easy, and so tasty.

What You Need to Make Classic Coleslaw

I love this coleslaw recipe because I can adapt it easily to fit my needs. Whether I’m feeding my family or serving it at a BBQ party with friends, it is so simple to make! For the recipe, you need:

• 1, 14oz bag shredded green cabbage with carrots
• 1, 5oz bag shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons white granulated sugar
• ½  teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

How to Make Coleslaw for a BBQ

This recipe is so easy to throw together. First, in a large bowl, toss together the green cabbage mix and purple cabbage until combined.

Then, in a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, white sugar, salt and pepper.

Next, pour the mayonnaise mixture over the cabbage and toss until well combined.

You can either serve the coleslaw immediately or keep it chill until its ready to be served.

Important Note

As I mentioned before, this recipe is super adaptable. This recipe calls for about 20 oz of shredded cabbage and carrots. But you can adjust the quantities as needed depending on what mixes are available to you and according to your tasting preference.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this classic coleslaw as a side at your next BBQ party. You will love this coleslaw with:

• Air Fryer Steak or Garlic Herb Grilled Steak
• Hamburgers
• BBQ Chicken Kebabs
• Ribs
• Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

You will also love serving this coleslaw with other great sides, such as:

• French Fries
• Honey Lime Fruit Salad
• Strawberry lemonade
• Baked Beans
• Potato Salad

Discover more delicious BBQ sides here.

Final Notes

Coleslaw is such a fun side that is easy to throw together and so tasty too. I promise that this recipe will be a hit at your next BBQ party. Share with us what you love about this classic coleslaw recipe.

More of our favorite easy side recipes

• Slow Cooker Honey-Glazed Carrots
• Easy Oven-Roasted Asparagus
• Berry Quinoa Salad

The Best Classic Coleslaw

Enjoy this classic coleslaw at every barbeque this summer!

5 / 5 ( 3 Reviews )

Print Rate

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Serves: 6

Adjust Servings: 6

US CustomaryMetric

Ingredients

• 14 oz bag shredded green cabbage with carrots
• 5 oz bag shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons white granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• In a large bowl, toss together the green cabbage mix and purple cabbage until combined.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, white sugar, salt and pepper.
• Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the cabbage and toss until well combined.
• Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g