Coleslaw Salad – a crunchy side for burgers and grilled meat

Coleslaw Salad – a crunchy side for burgers and grilled meat recept

Name: Coleslaw Salad – a crunchy side for burgers and grilled meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 small head of white cabbage; 2 carrots; 1 small onion (optional); 120 ml mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or regular); salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Easy to prepare
6 portions
15 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

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A simple recipe for homemade Coleslaw made from white cabbage and carrot. Quick mayonnaise dressing, a few ingredients and a great crunchy side for burgers, steaks and schnitzels.

Coleslaw is one of the quickest salads: crunchy white cabbage, sweet carrot and a delicate mayonnaise dressing with apple cider vinegar and mustard. Ready in a few minutes and tastes great immediately, but it’s even better after resting.

For 6 portions

Ingredients

1 small head of white cabbage
2 carrots
1 small onion (optional)
120 ml mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or regular)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation procedure

Vegetables: Finely shred the cabbage, grate the carrot and optionally add finely chopped onion. For extra tenderness you can lightly sprinkle the cabbage with ½ teaspoon of salt, rub it and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften, then gently squeeze out the excess juice.
Dressing: In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the apple cider vinegar, sugar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
Mixing: Fold the dressing into the vegetables so everything is evenly coated.
Resting (recommended): Cover and let rest in the fridge for 20–30 minutes; the flavors will meld nicely.

Time required

Active preparation: approx. 15 minutes
Resting (optional): 20–30 minutes
Total: 15 minutes (without resting) / 45 minutes (with resting)

Tips and variations

Lighter version: Replace part of the mayonnaise with plain yogurt (1:1).
Sweet-and-sour variant: Add a small teaspoon of honey or a little lemon juice.
Crispy upgrade: Stir in finely chopped celery stalk or apple.

Conclusion

Homemade Coleslaw is a versatile side that will elevate a burger, hot dog, roasted meat and a simple schnitzel. The base consists of a few common ingredients, but with a well-balanced dressing the salad is fresh, creamy and pleasantly crunchy. Make it ahead – resting will further improve the flavor.