Honey Mustard Coleslaw

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This Honey Mustard Coleslaw recipe is easy to make and the best coleslaw recipe for all your summer bbq's & gatherings. Perfect as a side dish or top it on burgers, hot dogs and more. A gluten-free and dairy-free slaw made with only a few ingredients.

honey mustard coleslaw in a white bowl with a silver spoon and honey bottle in the background.

Coleslaw is always an easy delicious choice for summer meals or bbq's.

And I love that you can make this in advance so you have one less thing to prep for dinner. It's also great topped on a sandwich for lunch.

This cilantro lime slaw is another favorite we like to serve with sandwiches, topped on tacos or black bean burgers!

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🥕 Ingredients in honey mustard coleslaw
📖 Ingredient notes
🔪 How to make homemade coleslaw
📄 Step by step instructions
🥡 Storage
💭 Top tip
❓Frequently asked questions
🥗 Other salads to try
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🥕 Ingredients in honey mustard coleslaw

These are the basic ingredients you'll need to make this coleslaw.

ingredients for honey mustard coleslaw which include carrots, cabbage, mayo, dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder.

Cabbage- my preferred method is to finely shred the cabbage.
Carrots- organic carrots recommended. And peel & finely shred the carrots.
Garlic powder
Dijon mustard
Mayo
Apple cider vinegar
Honey

📖 Ingredient notes

Cabbage- You can use a combination of both red and green cabbage if you prefer. But for a good basic coleslaw recipe I like to keep it simple with only green cabbage.
Carrots- The amount of carrot can be adjusted based on your personal preferences.
Dijon mustard- I don't recommend swapping or leaving this out. This is what gives the slaw it's tangy flavor.
Mayo- I haven't tested the recipe with anything other than mayo but you could try swapping with greek yogurt if you want a lighter version.
Apple cider vinegar- This could be swapped out with a white wine vinegar.

🔪 How to make homemade coleslaw

{full directions are in the recipe card below}

📄 Step by step instructions

Add roughly chopped cabbage to a food processor and pulse till you get the desired texture. For this slaw recipe I like to get it pretty fine.
Next add the peeled and roughly chopped carrots to the food processor and finely shred.
Put the shredded cabbage and carrots in a large mixing bowl.
Mix until the cabbage and carrots are combined.
For the honey dijon mustard dressing add the mayo, dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste to small mixing bowl.
Whisk together until smooth and pour over combined cabbage and carrots in step 4 (picture).

shredded cabbage and carrots in a clear glass mixing bowl

shredded carrots and cabbage mixed together in glass mixing bowl.

ingredients for honey mustard dressing in mixing bowl with a wire whisk.

honey mustard dressing for coleslaw mixed together in a mixing bowl.

🥡 Storage

This can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days!

And since this is a mayo based coleslaw I don't recommend freezing this.

Prepared honey mustard coleslaw in a clear mixing bowl with a silver spoon.

💭 Top tip

Finely shred the cabbage and carrots for this mustard coleslaw recipe. By doing this it will intensify the flavors of the slaw. This can be done easily and quickly in a food processor, but in a pinch you could use a box grater.

❓Frequently asked questions

Can I use a bagged coleslaw mix?

Yes, but I recommend chopping it up finer with a knife or adding it to the food processor to shred into smaller pieces.

Can I make this coleslaw recipe in advance?

It's actually better if made at least 30 minutes in advance so it gives the flavors time to blend

What's the best way to serve this dijon mustard coleslaw recipe?

I love to serve it as a side dish with almost any grilled foods. It's perfect for picnics, gatherings or topped on burgers and hotdogs.

Honey mustard coleslaw in a white bowl with a silver spoon and a bottle of honey in the background.

🥗 Other salads to try

AND IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star rating.

Honey mustard coleslaw in a white bowl with freshly cracked black pepper and a spoon in the background.

Until next time- xoxo

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