• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Get our Freezer Meal Quick Start Guide
freezer meal quick start guide

Get Our Freezer Meal Quick Start Guide

Loading

About
Free Resources
Contact

Instagram

Facebook

Pinterest

YouTube

TikTok

Thriving Home

Food & Lifestyle

  • Recipe Index
    • Course
      • Breakfast
      • Lunch & Dinner
      • Sides & Salads
      • Soups & Chilis
      • Appetizers
      • Snacks
      • Desserts
      • Baked Goods
      • Beverages
      • Condiments
    • Method
      • Freezer Meals
      • Stovetop
      • Oven
      • Slow Cooker
      • Instant Pot
      • Grill or Smoker
      • 6 Ingredients or Less
    • Diet
      • Gluten-Free
      • Dairy-Free
      • Vegetarian
    • Ingredients
      • Chicken & Turkey
      • Beef
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Pasta & Pizza
    • Holiday
      • Birthday
      • Christmas
      • Easter
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentine's Day
    • All Recipes
  • Freezer Cooking
    • Start Here
    • Freezer Meal Recipes
    • 1 Hour Freezer Prep
    • Cookbooks
  • Menu Plans
  • Shop
    • Cookbooks
    • 1 Hour Freezer Prep
    • Shop Our Favorites
    • Gift Guides
Search...
Home 6 Ingredients or Less

5 Ingredient Coleslaw

★★★★★ 4.9 /5 Updated: 11/7/22
Jump to Recipe Rate Recipe

This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. Please read our disclosure policy.

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!

Overhead shot of coleslaw in a glass bowl

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 are 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.

Closeup of Coleslaw for pulled pork

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.

Coleslaw dressing being mixed together

After that is ready, toss it with a bag of coleslaw mix and some diced green onions. THAT. IS. IT.

Coleslaw for pulled pork in a glass bowl

The Perfect Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

This coleslaw recipe pairs well with (or on top of) Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken Sliders, and BBQ Beef Sandwiches.

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.

BBQ beef sandwich with coleslaw on the side

It would also go well with our Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Baby Boiled Potatoes on the side. Yum!

How Long Does Coleslaw Last in the Fridge?

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.

Can I Freeze Coleslaw

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.

Coleslaw for pulled pork in a glass bowl

Other Side Dishes You’ll Love

If you like this coleslaw, here are some other faves that go with pulled pork or any other BBQ, roasted, or grilled meat:

  • Asian Slaw
  • Strawberry Avocado Salad
  • Baby Boiled Potatoes
  • 5 Ingredient Mac and Cheese

Did you make this? Snap a photo and tag us on Instagram at @thrivinghome so we can see your creations and cheer you on!

★★★★★ 4.9 from 26 reviews

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!

Yield: 6 (1 cup) servings 1x
Prep: 5 minutesTotal: 5 minutes
Print Recipe Rate Pin for Later
  • Email
Scale:

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)

Before You Begin! If you make this, please leave a review and rating letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business thrive & continue providing free recipes.

Instructions

  1. In a large serving bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, honey, green onions, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the coleslaw mix and stir until well combined.
  3. 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. 

Equipment

Knife Sharpener

Buy Now →

Measuring Cups

Buy Now →

Mixing Bowl

Buy Now →

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.
© Author: Thriving Home
Cuisine: American Method: No Cook

Did you make this?

Snap a photo and tag us on Instagram at @thrivinghome so we can see your creations and cheer you on!

Rate Recipe

Tag Us on Instagram

11.7K shares
  • Share
  • Email
Rachel Tiemeyer

Rachel Tiemeyer

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

Read more...

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Have a question? Submit your question or comment below.

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. AvatarJoelle says

    Posted on 1/17/23 at 4:27 pm

    So yummy and super easy to make!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 1/18/23 at 12:33 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it Joelle!

      Reply
  2. AvatarJackie says

    Posted on 1/10/23 at 1:57 pm

    Excellent recipe and very easy to make. My whole family loved it. I will definitely make it again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 1/10/23 at 2:05 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for leaving a review Jackie.

      Reply
  3. AvatarMark says

    Posted on 1/6/23 at 9:07 pm

    Great recipe – simple and tasty!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 1/8/23 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks Mark!

      Reply
  4. AvatarDeb says

    Posted on 11/24/22 at 5:31 pm

    Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I have been searching for it for years! And kudos to you for a reasonable serving amount instead of an amount that feeds 20 like so many of the recipes do. I found this recipe on Pintrest..

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 11/24/22 at 9:18 pm

      Appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, Deb. I’m really glad you found this recipe, too. 🙂

      Reply
  5. AvatarDebbie says

    Posted on 11/7/22 at 7:14 pm

    This is my new go-to coleslaw recipe. The measurements are well-suited for four people.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:16 am

      Hi Debbie! Thanks for the review. Glad you found a new go-to!

      Reply
  6. AvatarJen O says

    Posted on 10/12/22 at 1:03 pm

    It gets 10 stars!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 10/12/22 at 2:31 pm

      Oh wow! Thank you Jen. So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  7. AvatarKathy says

    Posted on 10/2/22 at 4:11 pm

    Huge crowd pleaser! This is one of the best coleslaws I’ve ever had and I received many compliments from everyone.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla FletcherCarla Fletcher says

      Posted on 10/2/22 at 4:18 pm

      Yay! Always love to hear rave group reviews! Thank you for taking the time to tell us.

      Reply
Older Comments

sidebar

polly and rachel

Welcome

We’re moms, cookbook authors, and freezer cooking evangelists. Our mission is to help your home thrive, one delicious meal at a time. Let’s make the most of your time in the kitchen! Read more.

Follow Us On Instagram!

freezer cooking

Order On:

Amazon • Target

Autographed Copy

Learn More

freezer to table

Order On:

Amazon • Target

Autographed Copy

Learn More
freezer meal quick start guide

Get Our Freezer Meal Quick Start Guide!

We’ll send you the best of the best recipes, tutorials, and freezer meal expertise. A $9.99 value for free!

Loading

Reader Favorites

marinades for chicken breasts in freezer bags

7 BEST Chicken Marinades

freezer meal

The 70+ Best Freezer Meals on the Planet

20+ Easy Crock Pot Recipes

smoothie packs

7 Frozen Smoothie Packs (+ Printable with Shopping List)

freezer meal update
New to freezer cooking?

Grab Our Freezer Meal Quick Start Guide!

5 days of recipes & tips from freezer meal experts.

Loading

Instagram

Facebook

Pinterest

YouTube

TikTok

About
About Us
Work With Us
Press
Recipes
All Recipes
Freezer Meals
Menu Plans
Shop
Cookbooks
1 Hour Prep Sessions
Gift Guides
Explore
Free Resources
Shop Our Favorites
Facebook Group
Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Disclaimers
Contact
© 2023 Thriving Home
Site Credits
Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled
Back to Top
11.7K shares