5-Ingredient Coleslaw
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Looking for a go-to, easy coleslaw recipe for pulled pork or any other BBQ, grilled, or baked meat? This is it! It’s creamy, slightly sweet and tangy, and has a little punch from green onion and black pepper. You’ll make this dairy-free, healthier coleslaw again and again!
About Our Coleslaw Recipe
Not only is this coleslaw recipe simple–only 5 main ingredients, but it’s healthier than most creamy coleslaw recipes.
That’s because it’s dairy-free since we didn’t use buttermilk or sour cream. We also used less mayo than most recipes, and we opted for honey instead of white sugar.
You won’t miss all that mayo or dairy, because the balance of flavors is SO darn good here.
I keep it in the fridge and eat on it for days at a time with leftover rotisserie chicken or a sandwich for lunch. It just gets better and better.
How to Make Coleslaw
This recipe is SO easy peasy.
Simply whip together the coleslaw dressing in a large mixing bowl. Keep in mind, if you like yours a bit creamier, add a bit more mayonnaise in this step.
After that is ready, toss it with a bag of coleslaw mix and some diced green onions. THAT. IS. IT.
Because it’s on the lighter side (less mayo than a typical store-bought recipe) it doesn’t drown out the delicious flavors of the recipe you might be putting it on. This is why we really like this coleslaw for pulled pork recipes.
It would also go well with our Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Baby Boiled Potatoes on the side. Yum!
FAQs
While we recommend letting this recipe hang out in the fridge for a bit (the flavors get better over time), you will want to eat it all up in 3-5 days. After that, the veggies might start to deteriorate.
Pulling from over a decade of freezer cooking experience, I’d advise you to not freeze coleslaw. After it thaws, it would be soggy and lack the crunchy texture that people love about it.
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5-Ingredient Coleslaw (for Pulled Pork)
Looking for an easy, creamy coleslaw that goes well with pulled pork or any other BBQ, grilled, or roasted meat? This is it! It’s creamy, slightly sweet and tangy, and has a little punch from green onion and black pepper. You’ll make this healthier (and dairy-free) coleslaw again and again!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup real mayonnaise (my favorite is Avocado Mayonnaise)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (sub: sugar)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 (16-ounce) bag of coleslaw mix (cabbage with carrots)
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Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, honey, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Add the coleslaw mix and stir until well combined.
- Let sit in the fridge for 2-4 hours before serving (the flavors get better!). Be sure to taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference before serving.
Notes/Tips
- Want it creamier? Try using 1/2 cup of mayo instead.
- You can also add in 1 teaspoon of celery seed if you want a more traditional southern style coleslaw.
Can I add my green onion before serving? I don’t currently have any on hand. So excited to try this.
Yes, you can add it before serving. Let us know how it turns out Sarah.
This coleslaw is fantastic. We had it tonight on our pulled pork sandwiches. I did use avocado mayo. Great suggestion. Thank you for sharing.
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Glad you enjoyed it Sarah. Thanks for leaving a review!
Wow! This coleslaw is tangy and delicious! I made it for sloppy joes and it was the perfect side! Super easy to make and restaurant delicious!
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Restaurant Delicious! I love it! So glad you enjoyed the recipe Dean. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
This was delicious! Even my Mom, who doesn’t like coleslaw, loved it. Thank you for sharing!
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Hi Brandy! That’s high praise for a recipe when you convert someone who thought they didn’t like it. 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Best I’ve ever tasted!
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Yay! Thanks for the review Janet.
The dressing was really delicious! I used regular mayonnaise, liquified fresh farm honey, apple cider vinegar with mother, fresh ground pepper. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
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Hi Susan. You are so welcome. And thank YOU for taking the time to write out what you specifically used so others can have that knowledge as well.