Blue Cheese Coleslaw

Creamy, tangy, and loaded with bold flavor, this Blue Cheese Coleslaw takes a classic side dish to a whole new level. A vibrant combination of shredded green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, and crumbles of rich blue cheese are brought together with a velvety dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard. The addition of celery seed and black pepper adds just the right amount of spice, while the blue cheese delivers a luxurious tanginess that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, burgers, or BBQ favorites. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy make-ahead coleslaw is perfect for summer gatherings or any meal that needs a show-stealing side. Refrigerate before serving to let the flavors meld and enjoy this gourmet twist on a backyard classic. Keywords: blue cheese coleslaw, tangy coleslaw recipe, creamy coleslaw, side dish for BBQ, blue cheese side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
• 3 ounces Blue cheese crumbles
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Celery seed

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss to mix evenly.

Step 2

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and celery seed until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture and toss until the vegetables are well coated.

Step 4

Add the blue cheese crumbles to the coleslaw and gently fold them in to avoid breaking them up too much.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the coleslaw chilled as a side dish or as a topping for your favorite burger or sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1037 grams (1037.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2536

Total Fat 221.70g	284%
Saturated Fat 46.40g	232%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 353mg	118%
Sodium 3251mg	141%
Total Carbohydrate 123.20g	45%
Dietary Fiber 13.60g	49%
Total Sugars 55.30g
Protein 28.50g	57%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 830mg	64%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1476mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.7%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 18.9%