Memphis Style Coleslaw

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Memphis Style Coleslaw is the perfect complement to your favorite barbecue dishes. Featuring crisp green cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and tangy red onion, this classic Southern side dish comes together with a bold dressing made from mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar, sweetened with a touch of sugar and seasoned with aromatic celery seeds. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus chilling time), this coleslaw strikes a delicious balance of crunch and zing, making it a versatile addition to backyard cookouts, pulled pork sandwiches, or picnic spreads. Serve it chilled for a refreshing bite that enhances every smoky BBQ flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
• 0.5 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 1.5 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Celery seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Shred 6 cups of green cabbage using a chef’s knife, mandoline, or food processor, and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add 1 cup of shredded carrots and 0.5 cups of thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing by combining 0.75 cups of mayonnaise, 1.5 tablespoons of yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of celery seeds, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Whisk until smooth and fully blended.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Use a large spoon or tongs to toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with dressing.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the coleslaw to an airtight container. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Before serving, give the coleslaw a quick toss to redistribute the dressing.

Step 7

Serve cold as a flavorful side dish or as a topping for barbecue sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	809 grams (809.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1588

Total Fat 131.70g	169%
Saturated Fat 12.20g	61%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 177mg	59%
Sodium 2005mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 104.00g	38%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 45.60g
Protein 8.10g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268mg	21%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1216mg	26%

*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: 72.6%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 25.5%