This flavorful homemade coleslaw dressing will take your coleslaw to the next level! This recipe is creamy, easy to put together and it tastes AMAZING!
Salads are one of my favorite things to eat for both lunch and dinner. What truly makes a salad taste its best is when you pour a freshly made batch of homemade dressing over the top. Some of my other favorite homemade dressings are these Homemade Ranch and Poppy Seed dressing recipes.
Best Coleslaw Dressing
I didn’t start enjoying coleslaw until very recently, but now I just can’t get enough of it! I love the crunch of the cabbage with the creamy texture from this dressing – it is so fresh and so delicious! If you love Homemade Coleslaw, get ready to have your taste buds fall in LOVE! This coleslaw dressing tastes amazing, and once you see how easy it is to make, you’ll never reach for the store-bought stuff again!
Homemade Coleslaw Ingredients
I love this easy recipe because it uses ingredients that you most likely already have on hand. You’ll need:
- Mayonnaise
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Sugar
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Celery seed (optional)
How to Make Coleslaw Dressing
The most crucial part of any salad is having a great dressing, and this coleslaw dressing is seriously the BEST! It’s sweet and tangy, and it blends perfectly with the fresh cabbage mixture to make a fresh and delicious coleslaw.
Homemade coleslaw dressing is really easy to make. You’ll simply whisk a few pantry and fridge staples together, and it’s ready in just a few minutes! If you don’t have celery seed on hand, you can easily leave it out. The coleslaw will still be delicious, but I do like the little punch of flavor that it adds to this dressing. Just follow these easy steps and you’ll have a delicious dressing, without any of the preservatives, ready in no time!
- Place the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, onion powder, and salt together in a small mixing bowl
- Whisk the ingredients together until they have fully combined
- Pour over your favorite coleslaw recipe and toss to coat evenly
- Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the dressing to thicken
Recipes To Serve With Coleslaw
- Fall Off The Bone Ribs
- Completos – Chilean Style Hot Dogs
- Baked Tilapia Fish Tacos
- BBQ Beef Sandwiches
- Baked Pastrami Sandwiches
How Long Will Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Last
Once your dressing is made, simply pour it over some chopped cabbage and grated carrots, and toss to coat completely. Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least two hours, or until you’re ready to serve it. It will keep in the fridge for up to two days (and I actually think it tastes better the second day!).
Coleslaw Dressing Recipe
This recipe is so easy, it will literally take you only minutes to make. I promise, once you make this delicious homemade dressing you’ll never go back to using the store bought version again! Leave us a comment below and let us know how it turned out.
Coleslaw Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, sugar, celery seed, onion powder, and salt.
- Serve over your favorite coleslaw salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
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This was delicious and I was still eating it 2 weeks later! Lasts in the fridge much longer than stated.
Each time I used it, I’d add a touch of organic almond milk to stir it up and make it easier to pour since it gets really thick. Also, I used ground brown mustard instead of Dijon (since I was out of Dijon).
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind comment Denise!
Great recipe’s, I was wondering if you could add sliced dill pickles to this with a little of the pickling liquid?
I’ve never tried that, but it sounds amazing!!!
This is by far the best coleslaw dressing ever. Making it to serve approximately 125people. Can’t wait to share it. I have given this recipe to complete strangers in the store. Hopefully it will taste the same on a larger scale.
I’m so glad you like it!
It’s better than cake
Hahaha! It just might be!
This coleslaw dressing was so good it made my coleslaw 100% better. Thank you so much
You’re so welcome, thanks Linda! I’m so glad you loved it!!
Yes! Love it!
One of the best dressings I’ve tasted
Thanks Mandy!
The best coleslaw dressing I have ever had. Made it for a party and,one person who didn’t really care coleslaw ask me for the leftovers to take home.
That’s awesome! I’m so glad we you were able to convert someone to the joy of coleslaw.:)
I halved the sugar, but otherwise it was delicious! It starts out very thick, but after the juices from the slaw mix together, it’s perfect. 🙂
Thanks Carmen! I’m so glad to hear you loved it!
definitely needs some milk to thin it out. added more sugar cuz it wasnt sweet enough. and there was too much onion powder over powering it.
I’m going to have to try this. This dressing looks fabulous!
Thanks Erin, let me know how you like it!
Gotta save this for all our Summer BBQ’s!
I love how you add dijon mustard to your dressing! I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks Megan, I love the Dijon mustard too!
Homemade dressing is always best! Can’t wait to try this!
Totally agree! Homemade dressings are always so much better!
Sounds insanely delicious! I bet those flavors on it are amazing that makes this simply irresistible, need to make this!
I am a huge coleslaw fan and there is nothing like your own homemade dressing!!
Love this recipe, tangy and sweet!! Thank you!
Thanks Krista…so glad to hear you love it as much as I do!
I love a good coleslaw and this looks delish!
I love homemade coleslaw. This dressing looks awesome.
Can I use low fat mayo in place of regular mayo?
Yes, you can definitely use a low fat mayo instead!