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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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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.
I’ll add a little less honey next time but loved this recipe! Added lemon because it was a little sweet for me.
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Hi Sara! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We all like varying amounts of sweet. Good tips!
All I can say is this coleslaw is perfect for pulled pork!! Excellent! My family loved it! Thank you!!
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Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review.
Very good recipe! I had never actually eaten coleslaw ON my pulled pork sandwich…but tried it with this coleslaw and OMG…may be my favorite sandwich ever! Thank you.
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Yes! I first had coleslaw on pulled pork when I lived in Mississippi. I haven’t been able to eat it without coleslaw ever since! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Really good and classic! I shredded my own cabbage as I prefer a 2 to 1 red to green cabbage and more carrots for color. Fantastic side for pulled pork & corn muffins.
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Great idea to shred your own cabbage and serve corn muffins on the side. Yum!
Paired with bbq pulled chicken sandwiches and a pickle…Everyone Loved the coleslaw!
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Yummy! Thanks for the review.
Very good, really easy. I used red onion thinly sliced instead of green onion.
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Yum! Thanks, Pat.
Easy and Delicious
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!
Little sweeter than I like it normally. I used a processor to shred so I might have had too much cabbage but all in all good.
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Feel free to cut back on the honey to your liking. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
perfect for pulled pork, not too sweet, perfect crunch. I added celery seed
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Awesome. Thanks for the feedback, Linda.
The dressing is perfect, nice and light. I added some celery seed, great with the pulled pork!
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Great to hear that. Good idea to add celery seed for a more traditional type of dressing, too.