This creamy coleslaw salad dressing recipe is a twist on a classic. Instead of relying solely on mayo, I’ve come up with a mayo-yogurt combination as the base. The ultra-tangy dressing comes with fewer calories! 🙌 It’s also insanely easy to make. All you have to do is mix the ingredients thoroughly and store them in a jar in the fridge. When you’re ready to use it, just pour it all over your bowl of crunchy coleslaw and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before you serve so the flavors meld in completely. Easy peasy! And you know coleslaw is a classic picnic and cookout staple. What are BBQ ribs without a side of crispy cabbage slaw smothered in a rich, creamy dressing? You know what I’m talkin’ about. Vinegar gives coleslaw dressing its distinct tang, so choose your favorite vinegar or simply use what you have on hand. Fresh out of vinegar? Lemon juice works as a substitute, too!
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
Seasonings – In a medium bowl, combine the mustard, salt, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, pepper, celery seeds, and onion powder. Whisk. (Photo 1) Yogurt – Then, add the yogurt and continue whisking until thoroughly combined. (Photo 2) Refrigerate until ready to use. (Photos 3-4)
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
This dressing will stay fresh for up to two weeks in the fridge, so feel free to make it well ahead of time. I love having a jar of this versatile dressing on hand because it goes so well with more than just coleslaw. Try slathering it on hamburgers or dipping chicken nuggets in it.
Serving and Storage InstructionsÂ
Toss your coleslaw with the dressing and then let it sit in the fridge for about an hour before serving. As with all mayo-containing salads, please refrigerate leftover coleslaw within two hours of making it. If possible, only dress as much salad as you’ll use for the meal and store leftover coleslaw and dressing in separate containers.
Easy, No-Fuss, Recipe-Free Coleslaw
Cabbage is the only required ingredient for it to be genuine coleslaw. Honestly, I rarely use a recipe because it’s so super easy to throw together, and I use what I’ve got. Grated carrots, diced white and red onions, minced garlic, chopped pickles, and bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) all go great with finely sliced red and green cabbage. The more colors you have, the more beautiful it will be. Some non-traditional additions to your coleslaw include dried cranberries, diced pineapple, raisins, sliced almonds, and even toasted pecans. Chopped broccoli, cauliflower, and celery are also tasty additions.
What Goes With Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
​​Toss this dressing over a bowl of finely chopped cabbage or a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw. It goes perfectly with grilled meals like grilled ribeye or Southern fried chicken. I always serve it with other classic sides like Southern potato salad or black-eyed peas and collards. 👌
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Watch How to Make It
This blog post was originally published in May 2018 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.
