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    Home » Salad Recipes » How to Make Coleslaw (5 Minutes Coleslaw )

    Published: Jan 6, 2019 · Modified: Feb 15, 2020 by Ajoke

    How to Make Coleslaw (5 Minutes Coleslaw )

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    Let me show you how to make the easiest homemade coleslaw ever. It is fresh, creamy, crunchy and super quick to make. This was ready in 5 minutes, thanks to my trusted food processor. 

    Don't have a food processor, you can make this coleslaw with a box grater or mandolin slicer. It is perfect for all occasion, picnics, parties, get-togethers and a perfect side dish everyone would love.

    homemade coleslaw in a bowl placed on a napkin

    Easy Coleslaw Recipe

    Whenever you have carrots and cabbage lying fallow in your fridge, what comes to mind? Coleslaw right? Well, if you are a huge fan of homemade coleslaw, then this easy 5 minutes coleslaw recipe is for you.

    Take the classic coleslaw to another level by adding spring onions and coconut shavings to it. To me, coconut takes most dishes to a whole new level.

    How to make perfect coleslaw at all times

    Use the freshest vegetable you can get. I am not a huge fan of onions in coleslaw but I would give spring onions or chives thumbs up all the time as it makes it very tasty and refreshing.

    If you also want to try something new apart from the regular mayonnaise dressing, add a bit of lemon juice or lemon zest to the dressing to give it a bit of zing.

    You can also add a little bit of sugar, salt and black pepper to it too and you will never see coleslaw the same way again. Making this healthy side dish is pretty easy and with a food processor or hand grater, you can make it happen in 5 minutes. Let's get right to it

    easy coleslaw in a bowl

    Ingredients

    Thinly sliced cabbage (use the food processor for this is you have one)

    grated carrots

    chopped spring onions

    Dressing

    mayonnaise

    lemon juice

    salt

    pepper

    sugar

    apple cider vinegar.

    How to make Coleslaw

    Place shredded cabbage, carrot and spring onion into a bowl and mix to combine.

    In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise dressing ingredients together as desired, mix to combine, refrigerate and add to the coleslaw until you are ready to use.

    Alternatively, you can mix it all together, refrigerate and consume within two days with dressing and up to five days without. Serve with mains of choice

    For a healthier version

    Substitute the mayonnaise with non-fat Greek yoghurt. Swap sugar for stevia or skip it entirely.

    What to serve it with

    Spicy Baked Chicken Thigh

    Jollof Rice

    Fried Rice

    Coconut Fried rice

    Easy Spinach Rice 

    homemade coleslaw in a bowl placed on a napkin
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    5 from 1 vote

    How To Make Coleslaw (5 Minutes Easy Coleslaw)

    Learn how to make perfect coleslaw that is better than storebought or even KFC. It is simple and super quick, ready in 5 minutes.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: coleslaw, easy coleslaw recipe, how to make coleslaw
    Servings: 4
    Author: Ajoke

    Ingredients

    • ½ medium sized cabbage Remove the outer leaves, cut into halves and remove the core
    • 2-3 medium size carrots washed and peeled
    • 1-2 Spring onions, chopped optional but highly recommended

    Mayonnaise dressing ingredients

    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • ½ cup Homemade mayonnaise or shop bought or more. see instructions on how to make mayonnaise
    • Black pepper to taste
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar optional

    Instructions

    • Using the grating blade in the food processor, grate carrot and cabbage and set aside
    • Add grated carrot and cabbage in a salad bowl, add coconut shavings and mix together till well combined, add chopped spring onions and set aside

    Mayonnaise dressing

    • Add mayonnaise to a bowl, add lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, black pepper and mix well till combined
      Add mayonnaise dressing to coleslaw in bits to the coleslaw until the desired creamy level is achieved. 
      Chill in the fridge till you are ready to serve.

    Notes

    How to store

    Coleslaw can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days without dressing and up to 24 hours with dressing

    Tips

    Use a box grater or mandolin if you do not have a food processore
    How to make coleslaw with food processor
    grilled chicken and salad in a bowl placed on a napkin

    If you've made this recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback. Tag me on Instagram, Facebook and save away to your Pinterest. I love seeing you recreate my recipes. Enjoy x

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    This recipe was originally published on the blog in 2015. Most of the images are new and some text have been added.  

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ayomide says

      May 17, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      Definitely going to try it for my project

      Reply
    2. Folasade samuel says

      October 20, 2019 at 8:17 am

      Very straight to the point thanks,am going to try this.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        October 23, 2019 at 4:32 pm

        Thank you and I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
        • Precious says

          May 03, 2020 at 4:39 pm

          Nice one ma, I love it😋😋

          Reply
    3. Ronke says

      January 09, 2019 at 2:22 am

      You are the best. Definitely going by your recipe next time. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 10, 2019 at 2:15 pm

        Thank you Ronke, I look forward to your feedback

        Reply
    4. Zainab Ibrahim says

      January 07, 2019 at 3:16 pm

      Definitely trying this recipe . Nice

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 08, 2019 at 6:36 pm

        Thank you Zainab, I will look forward to your feedback.

        Reply
    5. Folasade says

      August 06, 2015 at 10:54 am

      Goooooooood!! This is exactly how I want my coleslaw to be by adding lemon and sugar to bring the souring taste. But sometimes I add a little bit of ground chilli. Well done Ajoke,

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        August 06, 2015 at 5:45 pm

        Thanks Folasade

        Reply
    6. silvia baby says

      April 19, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Umm nice

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 21, 2015 at 12:39 pm

        thanks dear

        Reply
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