Light, Crunchy Coleslaw For Pulled Pork
This light, crisp coleslaw for pulled pork is crunchy, slightly sweet, but not too creamy. Best enjoyed after at least 1 hour, but holds up well for days! Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Prep10 minutes mins
Cook0 minutes mins
Resting Time2 hours hrs
Total2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: best coleslaw dressing, chef-tested recipe, elevated side dish recipe, traditional coleslaw recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 78kcal
- 14 oz bagged coleslaw mix
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Combine in a bowl. Place bagged coleslaw mix in a large bowl, then add ½ a thinly sliced red onion, ¾ cup mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, ½ tsp Kosher salt, and a couple pinches of black pepper. Use tongs to thoroughly toss.
Refrigerate until needed, at least 1 hour (though 2 or 3 hours is better).
- Use store-bought coleslaw mix or chopped cabbage. It's easy, it's uniform in size, and you get a little of everything (red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrots).
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, though 2 hours is even better. You can make this 1 day in advance if you want to prep ahead.
- Don't add too much mayonnaise.
- Coleslaw doesn't freeze well because of the mayonnaise -- it's best enjoyed fresh!
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg