As much as I like a good classic coleslaw, there are quite a few creative takes on coleslaw recipes. Enjoy these 20 coleslaw recipe ideas!
Tell me who doesn’t love a good old coleslaw!
This popular shredded cabbage salad is so drop dead simple to make. So there is no room for error here. It is also a great Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish if you ask me!
And the perfect side salad companion for that grilled meat on your summer BBQ as well.
In other words: whatever season it is, coleslaw always tastes great!
Classic Side Dish
Do you often make a coleslaw at home?
I usually add both red and green cabbage to my homemade slaw but you don’t necessarily have to do that. Either one of them is of course just fine. I do like that bright red cabbage in there!
Other ingredients also end up in my coleslaw, depending on what is in my pantry.
Things such as apples, raisins, walnuts, sliced pickled gherkins even!
I once added pomegranate as well.
That makes it a sparkling side dish on your Thanksgiving dinner table.
Fellow Food Bloggers
As much as I like a good classic coleslaw, there are also quite a few creative takes on coleslaw recipes.
I often see them on website and social media of other fellow food bloggers.
And that is why I thought that I should perhaps assemble all those ideas…
In a roundup of best coleslaw recipes!
Two of the recipes are mine, credits for the other coleslaw recipes and pictures go to the food blogger behind each recipe of course. I have added plenty of links to each one of them for you to click on.
Click on the links and pictures and you will be redirected to the right recipe!
20 Best Coleslaw Recipes Roundup
As much as I like a good classic coleslaw, there are quite a few creative takes on coleslaw recipes. Enjoy these 20 coleslaw recipe ideas from fellow food bloggers!
Click on the links and pictures and you will be redirected to the right recipe.
Are you ready?
Here we go!
20 Best Coleslaw Recipes Roundup
1) Creamy Black Pepper Coleslaw (Cooking Light)
So let’s kick off this coleslaw recipes roundup with this creamy black pepper coleslaw!
I found this recipe over at Cooking Light, credits go to Adam Hickman.
And he says: “The way you cut the cabbage will give this coleslaw a different look from the classic shredded cabbage slaws. The black pepper adds a pleasant warm heat without being too overpowering. You can make this dish up to one day in advance. The vegetables will stay crisp and the flavors can develop while the coleslaw sits in your fridge overnight.”
Thank you so much Adam for this idea!
2) BLT Coleslaw (Kiwi And Carrot)
Whenever I see BLT, that is when you got my attention!
And I do like the sound of this BLT coleslaw right here, a recipe by Elizabeth and Sarah: a mother daughter duo behind a healthy food blog called Kiwi And Carrot.
And they say: “This BLT coleslaw might be a slightly more refined picnic salad. This is our very own twist on that classic picnic or bbq side salad. Let’s call it a coleslaw on steroids. I mean anything with bacon in it is much better, right?”
Thank you so much Elizabeth and Sarah!
3) Brussels Sprout Coleslaw with Apple, Fennel & Hazelnuts (Nadia Lim)
Do you like Brussels sprouts?
Then this next slaw is for you! Nadia Lim is a New Zealand-born celebrity chef, entrepreneur, food writer and television personality with a tremendous love for food. You can find lots of her recipes on her blog called Nadia Lim. And that is where I found this smashing looking Brussels sprouts coleslaw with apple, fennel and hazelnuts.
Nadia says: “This has got to be one of my favorite coleslaw recipes. It is crunchy, sweet, nutty and creamy. This coleslaw is exactly how slaw should be!”
Thank you so much Nadia!
4) Neal Perry’s Vietnamese Chicken & Prawn Coleslaw (Melbourne Food And Wine)
And here is another famous chef!
Neal Perry is an Australian chef, restaurateur, author and television presenter. You might have seem him on MasterChef Australia before. He created this Vietnamese style coleslaw with chicken and prawns. You can find it on Melbourne Food And Wine. And I absolutely love the flavors.
Neal says: “You can turn it into a delicious vegetarian salad if you replace the chicken and prawns with raw daikon, Chinese celery and cucumber for instance. Add tamari soy sauce instead of fish sauce in this coleslaw dressing.”
Thank you so much chef Neal!
5) Vinaigrette Kale Coleslaw (Live Simply)
Next up in this creamy coleslaw recipes roundup…
This colorful vinaigrette and kale slaw for tacos, sandwiches or a side salad! Credits for this one go to Kristin from Live Simply.
And she says: “This kale slaw is a total winner! I marinate the leaves in a little salt to make them softer and to remove the bitterness. In it also go red cabbage, grated carrots, sliced spring onions and fresh cilantro. And a simple vinaigrette dressing.”
Thank you so much Kristin!
6) Thai Coleslaw with Coconut & Lime (A Communal Table)
Are you in for some Asian flavors here?
Then you should definitely check out this stunning Thai coleslaw with coconut and lime from Nancy Buchanan over at A Communal Table!
Nancy says this about her coleslaw salad: “This Thai coleslaw is so delicious, you don’t even have to add mayo! It is super creamy, sweet, salty and crunchy at the same time. Add to this that zingy coconut and lime dressing. Try my recipe and you might consider never going back to that classic coleslaw!”
Thank you so much Nancy!
7) Copycat KFC Coleslaw (Family Fresh Meals)
And what would a coleslaw recipes roundup be without…
A copycat KFC coleslaw of course! I like the look and sound of Corey’s copycat KFC coleslaw recipe over at her website called Family Fresh Meals.
Let’s see what Corey says about her recipe: “I love a good classic mayo coleslaw! And a second favorite has to be the coleslaw from KFC. I think it is because they add a lighter, thinner dressing which contains a mixture of lemon juice, buttermilk, vinegar and a good dash of black pepper to give it an extra flavor kick. Make sure to chop up your coleslaw vegetables as small as possible to get that same texture!”
Thank you so much Corey!
8) Andouille Sausage with Blue Cheese Coleslaw (Lemons for Lulu)
Do you like blue cheese?
Then you will love this next coleslaw recipes! How I love the idea behind these andouille sausage dogs with a blue cheese coleslaw topping! I found this recipe on a website called Lemons for Lulu, which is run by foodie Tanya.
And Tanya says: “This recipe for coleslaw contains red cabbage, angel hair slaw, Greek yogurt, mayo, cilantro and blue cheese. One of my favorites because it is so rich, creamy and the perfect companion for a smoky andouille sausage. The perfect bbq combo!”
Thank you so much Tanya!
9) Jicama Radish Slaw with Lime Cilantro Dressing (Meatified)
Do you know what jicama is?
I first tasted it in the US, not sure what the meal exactly was. However I can really see it work in a coleslaw salad because of its crunch and crispy juicy texture. So I thought I should look for a jicama coleslaw recipes online.
And I found it over at Meatified, a website by food blogger Rachael.
She says: “My jicama and radish slaw is a creative take on a traditional one. Just image the crisp jicama and radishes, the the dressing, the sweetness and creaminess added by the mango and avocado. You wish you had made a bigger batch!”
Thank you so much Rachael!
10) Collard Green Coleslaw (Perpetually Hungry)
I love collard greens but I also have to confess that I don’t prepare them enough.
My mom used to make delicious braised creamy collard greens, it is a flavor that brings back childhood memories. But I have not really thought of making a salad with collard greens!
Taylor from Perpetually Hungry has this smashing looking collard green coleslaw that goes well with pecan fried chicken! She says: “I am obsessed with this easy collard greens coleslaw. The greens stay a little crunchy and a great match for the green onions and jalapenos. Add to that a creamy dressing and some salt and pepper. Perfect.”
Thank you so much Taylor!
11) Vegan Cucumber & Napa Cabbage Coleslaw (Healthy Seasonal Recipes)
Not tired yet of all these delicious coleslaw recipes?
So what do you think of this fresh tasty cucumber and Napa cabbage coleslaw? It sounds like the perfect summer salad to me! Credits for this beauty go to Katie who is a classically trained chef, cookbook author and seasonal produce fanatic at and runs the blog Healthy Seasonal Recipes.
Katie says: “Are you searing for a go to coleslaw recipes for your next summer garden party? Then try out my cucumber and napa cabbage coleslaw! It is a delicious, refreshing and low carb salad that will blow you and your guests away. This one is ready in 20 minutes tops!”
Thank you so much Katie!
12) Papaya Pineapple Coleslaw (Cooking with Ruthie)
Let’s move on to another coleslaw recipes… with pineapple this time!
I found this papaya pineapple coleslaw on Cooking with Ruthie, a website run by a mother and daughter team who love to share their most favorite recipes.
And they say: “There is nothing like a fabulously fresh summer salad! We had this papaya pineapple coleslaw on a turkey sandwich. No need to say that it was delicious! ”
Thank you so much Ruthie & Madeliene!
13) Tuna & Hazelnut Coleslaw (Delicious Magazine UK)
And why not add some type of protein to coleslaw?
You will love the idea behind this tuna and hazelnut coleslaw that I found all the way over at Delicious Magazine UK.
And I quote: “Coleslaw is traditionally eaten as a side salad but you can also turn it into a satisfying meal by adding a tin of tuna with this salad recipe.”
Thank you so much for the inspiration, guys!
14) Macaroni Coleslaw (Chelsea’s Messy Apron)
And let’s move from adding protein to… pasta!
I like the idea of using a creamy coleslaw as a base for a pasta salad. Credits for this macaroni coleslaw recipes idea go to Chelsea who is the food blogger behind Chelsea’s Messy Apron.
And Chelsea says: “If you chill this salad in the fridge, that makes the vegetables go soft and the flavors all blend in together. Which makes it taste even better. Just be careful with the red onion, it gets stronger the longer this salad stays in the fridge. This is the perfect pasta salad for a potluck party!”
Thank you so much for this creamy coleslaw recipes Chelsea!
15) Fennel Sugarsnap Pea & Spring Onion Coleslaw (Good To Know)
I am a sucker for fresh fennel.
How about you?
I love it. So that is why this next fennel, sugarsnap pea and spring onion coleslaw immediately caught my eye. You can find it over at Good To Know.
Here is what the people behind it say about this fennel coleslaw recipes: “Our fennel, sugarsnap pea and spring onion coleslaw is a savory crisp coleslaw, a tasty twist on a classic coleslaw. Homemade is much better than store bought if it comes to coleslaws. The light yogurt dressing is to die for.”
Thank you so much for this wonderful idea!
16) Classic Southern Coleslaw (Garlic And Zest)
And there is no coleslaw recipes roundup without a Southern coleslaw of course!
I found this classic southern coleslaw recipes over at Garlic and Zest, a food blog run by Lisa.
And she says this: “This is a slightly tangy and sweet coleslaw. It is perfect for picnics and potlucks! And my favorite slaw topping recipe for pulled pork. You need just a handful of fresh ingredients and pantry condiments, my classic Southern coleslaw is so easy to make.”
Thank you so much Lisa!
17) Creamy Carrot & Parsnip Slaw (Coleslaw Recipes)
And how about a winter style version of a coleslaw?
This is one of my own coleslaw recipes. A fresh parsnip slaw with grated carrots, a creamy mayonnaise dressing and raisins! I love parsnips: they are so flavorful and a tad sweet, probably one of my all time favorite winter vegetables!
Enjoy!
18) Kewpie Coleslaw (Farro)
Let’s add an Asian twist to our coleslaw this time!
How about this kewpie coleslaw over at Farro?
This is what the people behind it say: “A coleslaw with a Japanese twist… This slaw is so crunchy! You will love the nutty sesame taste and the creaminess of that sweet Japanese kewpie mayonnaise. A great side salad for dumplings or a burger topping.”
Thank you so much for this recipe idea!
19) Celeriac & Pancetta Slaw with Pine Nuts (Irena Macri)
I love celeriac, or celery root.
How about you? Braised, pan fried or raw. It doesn’t matter, I will eat it.
So this next celeriac and pancetta slaw has my name written all over it! Credits for this amazing recipe go to Irena Macri who runs a blog by the same name.
And she says: This is a gorgeous vegetable side salad for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner party! And of course for any summer BBQ! If you don’t find fresh celeriac, then I suggest that you use shredded cabbage instead.”
Thank you so much Irena!
20) My Very Own Easy Homemade Coleslaw
As you can see down below, I made 2 coleslaw recipes.
The first one is the manual recipe, plain and simple to make. The second recipe though is my coleslaw recipes that I prepared using my fabulous KitchenAid Cook Processor! And to be more specific, the awesome slicer and shredder attachment that KitchenAid sent me to try out.
Thanks again guys for this fabulous gift!
I even made a recipe video about it: watch how to prepare a super creamy cole slaw using my Cook Processor Slicer and Grater attachment!
Video Recipe
Yogurt Dressing
I use a mixture of mayonnaise and unsweetened yogurt for my cole slaw dressing.
That just makes it a little lighter and healthier but that creaminess is absolutely there, don’t worry! I have come across version of this slaw recipe where the dressing consisted of yogurt only as well.
Enjoy my version!
Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipe
Who doesn’t love a good coleslaw!
- ½ small head fresh red cabbage
- ½ small head green cabbage
- 1 large fresh carrot
- 2 handfuls fresh herbs chopped
- 4 tbsp unsweetened yogurt
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp strong mustard
- ½ tsp caster sugar optional
- garlic powder
- pepper
- salt
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1) Rinse the cabbage and pat it dry with some kitchen paper. Then place it on a clean chopping board. With a long and sharp knife shave off thin slivers of cabbage.
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2) You can also do this with a mandolin slicer if you have one. Then transfer the shaved red and green cabbage to a large mixing bowl.
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3) Peel the carrot and grate it. Add this to the cabbage as well. Also add the chopped herbs, the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and sugar (optional).
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4) Stir well. Then season the coleslaw with a pinch of pepper, salt and garlic powder.
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5) Stir the slaw well again. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard or sugar (optional) to taste if necessary.
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6) Give the coleslaw a last good stir and put it in the fridge for 20 minutes. Serve cold.
My Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipes
Tell me, who doesn’t love a good cole slaw!
This shredded cabbage salad is so drop dead simple to make at home.
And a great Thanksgiving side dish!
I prepared this second coleslaw recipes using my fabulous KitchenAid Cook Processor! And to be more specific, I used the awesome slicer and shredder attachment that KitchenAid sent me to try out.
Cook Processor Slicer and Grater Attachment
Thanks guys!
I even made a recipe video about it: you can watch how to prepare a super creamy cole slaw using my Cook Processor Slicer and Grater attachment in the video in the first recipe introduction!
Enjoy!
My Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipes
Who doesn’t love a good coleslaw!
- ½ small head fresh red cabbage
- ½ small head green cabbage
- 1 large fresh carrot peeled
- 2 handfuls fresh herbs chopped herbs
- 4 tbsp unsweetened yogurt
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp strong mustard
- ½ tsp caster sugar optional
- garlic powder
- pepper
- salt
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1) Slice the cabbage into thiner chunks: they have to be thin enough to go through the food pusher of your KitchenAid slicer and shredder attachment.
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2) Let’s move on to the Cook Processor: attach the transparent Food Processor work bowl and then remove the cover.
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3) Carefully place the grater disc in the work bowl, make sure that the 4 mm shredding side is up. Then close the cover, make sure it is locked into place.
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4) Turn on the Cook Processor. Press Time and turn the dial to set the time: select 10 minutes. Select Speed 6. Then press Start.
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5) Fit the food pusher into to feed tube of the bowl cover. Insert the peeled carrot into the feed tube. Use the food pusher if necessary, don’t use your fingers!
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6) Once the carrot is grated, press Start to pause. Open the transparent lid and remove the grater disc.
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7) Take the manual adjustable slicing disc and then adjust the slicing thickness by holding the drive adapter in one hand and turning the adjustment collar. Select the second thickness starting from zero.
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8) Place the drive adapter and slicing disc in the work bowl. Then close the cover, make sure it is locked into place. Insert the cabbage into the feed tube.
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9) Once all the ingredients are chopped, then press Exit and turn the Cook Processor off. Open the transparent lid and remove the slicing disc.
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10) Add the fresh herbs, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, sugar (optional) and a dash of pepper, salt and garlic powder to taste.
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11) Stir the coleslaw well. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard or sugar (optional) to taste if necessary.
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12) Give the coleslaw a last good stir and put it in the fridge for 20 minutes. Serve cold.
