Classic Restaurant-Style Creamy Coleslaw
Make delicious, creamy Restaurant-Style Coleslaw at home! This easy recipe features a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy dressing tossed with coleslaw mix and minced onion.
Ingredients
Original recipe yields 8 servings)
▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
▢ ⅓ cup white sugar
▢ ¼ cup milk (whole or 2% recommended)
▢ ¼ cup buttermilk
▢ 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed recommended)
▢ 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ 1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
▢ 2 tablespoons minced onion
Instructions
. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, white sugar, milk, buttermilk, fresh lemon juice, white wine vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
2. Combine Coleslaw Mix and Onion:
- In a separate large bowl, place the contents of the coleslaw mix package (shredded cabbage and carrots).
- Add the 2 tablespoons of finely minced onion to the coleslaw mix. Toss them together briefly.
3. Dress and Combine:
- Pour the prepared mayonnaise dressing mixture over the coleslaw mix and onion in the large bowl.
- Stir or toss everything together well, ensuring that the cabbage and carrots are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
4. Chill Before Serving:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the coleslaw to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This chilling time is important as it allows the flavors to meld together beautifully and the cabbage to soften just slightly while still retaining its crunch.
5. Serve:
- Stir the coleslaw again gently just before serving.
- Serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious, creamy Restaurant-Style Coleslaw!