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Bowl of Easy Classic Coleslaw on a wooden board with serving spoon (overhead view).
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4.89 from 9 votes

Coleslaw

A blend of cabbage, carrots, grated red onion and mayonnaise – a delicious addition to a cold table, BBQ or sandwiches!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine British, Dutch, English
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Author Camilla Hawkins

Equipment

  • 1 Large sharp knife
  • 1 Box grater
  • 1 Wooden chopping board
  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Dessert spoon
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 Kitchen Scissors

Ingredients

  • 4 parts white cabbage or pale green cabbage (waxy type) outer leaves removed, chopped & finely sliced
  • 1 part carrot grated
  • ½ part red onion grated and juices retained
  • mayonnaise enough to coat

Optional Garnish

  • 1 - 2 teaspoons chives (or green tips of spring onions/scalions) snipped

Instructions

  • Mix the prepared cabbage, carrot, onion and juices together thoroughly with clean hands .
  • Stir in the mayonnaise a spoonful at a time until the cabbage mixture is coated. You can decide how creamy you want it or not.
  • Garnish and serve the coleslaw immediately. Alternatively, cover and store in the fridge until required.

Notes

Be sure to use your cabbage, carrot, and mayonnaise straight from the fridge, as no one wants lukewarm coleslaw.