Best 8 Simple Tangy Cole Slaw Recipes

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**Tangy and Refreshing Cole Slaw: A Delightful Side Dish for Any Occasion**

Cole slaw is a classic side dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer cookouts. This simple yet flavorful dish is made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. There are many variations of coleslaw, but the basic ingredients remain the same. Some recipes include additional vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or bell peppers. Others add fruits, such as pineapple or raisins. The dressing is typically made with mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard. However, there are also many variations on the dressing, such as using yogurt, sour cream, or buttermilk instead of mayonnaise. No matter what your preference, you are sure to find a coleslaw recipe that you will love. This article provides two delicious coleslaw recipes: a classic coleslaw and a creamy coleslaw. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your taste. So grab your cabbage and carrots, and let's get started!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY COLESLAW FOR PULLED PORK



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This tangy coleslaw is great used as a topping for pulled pork sandwiches.

Provided by Karen Koppy

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cabbage, finely shredded
1 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white vinegar
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Stir sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, dry mustard, and celery seed together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Pour sugar and vinegar mixture over the cabbage and red onion. Toss mixture. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 212.2 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

SIMPLE TANGY COLE SLAW



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This simple tangy cole slaw is the perfect accompaniment to most barbecues! Don't know about you, but slaw is a staple at ours! While this is on the tangy side (which I like) you can add a little sugar to give it that sweet & tangy taste if you prefer. Have leftover pulled pork, pile some of this slaw on top of a bbq sammie. I...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Vegetables

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb bag of tri-color slaw
1/2 large bell pepper, diced
1/2 small onion, diced fine
1 large carrot, shredded
TANGY DRESSING
3/4 to 1 c mayonnaise (i used hellman's)
2 Tbsp creamy dijon mustard
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
2 Tbsp sugar, optional (if you like sweet and tangy add the sugar)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine slaw, bell pepper, onion and carrot in large bowl.
  • 2. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  • 3. Pour dressing over slaw and toss gently. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

TANGY COLESLAW



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Make a side of this tangy coleslaw recipe for your next summer barbecue. Enjoy it on pulled pork or brisket sandwiches, or just serve it on its own!

Categories     Barbeque     Summer     side dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 c. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. celery seeds
2 tsp. dijon mustard
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 c. olive oil
1 small head red cabbage, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded or cut into matchsticks

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, celery seeds, mustard, salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until well combined.
  • Add the cabbage to the bowl along with the carrots and toss until well combined. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

SWEET AND TANGY COLESLAW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h15m

Yield generous 2 quarts, about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup white vinegar
2 1/2 pounds cabbage, shredded
2 cups finely chopped celery
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine the sugar and vinegar and heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool completely before proceeding.
  • Assemble remaining ingredients in a large, non-reactive mixing bowl and pour cooled sugar-vinegar mixture over all. Toss well to combine, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight before serving.
  • When ready to serve, season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Essence, to taste, and toss thoroughly to combine.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William Morrow, 1993.

EASY TANGY COLESLAW



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You won't have to fuss with a lot of seasonings to fix this tangy coleslaw. We've shared this old family favorite with many friends over the years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups shredded cabbage
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TANGY COLESLAW WITH VINEGAR DRESSING



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This is a great tasty coleslaw recipe, perfect for topping a pulled pork sandwich or fish tacos, made with a hot vinegar dressing.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Salad

Time 2h17m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cabbage , finely shredded (or about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of packaged shredded coleslaw mix)
1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
For the Dressing
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 cup vinegar
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 30 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPICY COLESLAW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Two 14-ounce bags shredded coleslaw mix
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, plus more if needed
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more if needed
1/2 Vidalia onion, minced
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos and pickling juice, vinegar, oil, onion and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. If the slaw seems too dry, add more vinegar and oil.

SPICY COLESLAW



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This easy, crisp slaw can be made a few hours ahead of time. It goes well with ribs and a cold beer, fried chicken or whatever summer feast sparks your fancy.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, quick, editors' pick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head green cabbage
2 carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pickle relish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons pepper sauce, like Frank's, or to taste
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the cabbage in half and remove the core. Cut each half in half and slice each resulting quarter into thin ribbons. Mix with carrots in a large, nonreactive bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss. Season to taste.
  • The coleslaw may be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for a few hours. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 472 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a creamier coleslaw, use mayonnaise instead of sour cream.
  • Add a teaspoon of sugar to balance the vinegar's tartness.
  • If you like spicy coleslaw, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • To make a more colorful coleslaw, add some shredded carrots, purple cabbage, or red onion.
  • For a healthier coleslaw, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or mayonnaise.
  • Serve coleslaw as a side dish with barbecue, fried chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

Coleslaw is a refreshing and versatile side dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With its tangy dressing and crunchy cabbage, coleslaw is a perfect addition to any summer cookout or potluck. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give coleslaw a try!

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