Description
A creamy and tangy classic Chick-fil-A style coleslaw featuring finely shredded cabbage and carrots, dressed in a sweet and mildly tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. This retired favorite is perfect as a side dish for BBQs, sandwiches, or picnics.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 4 teaspoons vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Vegetables
- 2 bags (10 oz each) finely shredded cabbage (chopped to â…› inch)
- ¼ cup finely chopped carrots
Instructions
- Mix vinegar and dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved to create a smooth and well-blended base for the dressing.
- Add mayonnaise: Stir in the mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring that all ingredients are combined evenly.
- Combine vegetables and dressing: Fold in the finely shredded cabbage and chopped carrots, mixing thoroughly to coat all the vegetables with the dressing evenly.
- Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften slightly for the perfect texture.
Notes
- For best results, finely shred the cabbage to â…› inch as this gives the classic Chick-fil-A texture.
- Adjust the sugar level to taste if you prefer a less sweet or sweeter coleslaw.
- Chilling the coleslaw for several hours enhances the flavor and softens the cabbage.
- This coleslaw is best served cold and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
