A favorite side dish at any summer bbq or cookout! The Classic American Coleslaw, now made gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free! A super easy recipe to whip up ahead of time, served chilled as is, or even use it as a topping in a sandwich!
The time has come to complete the “Summer Side Dish Trifecta”! Last year I gave you my Classic American Potato Salad and my Classic American Macaroni Salad. Now it’s time for THE CLASSIC AMERICAN COLESLAW! Not only is coleslaw a must for summer bbqs, picnics, cookouts, etc….but it’s such a great side dish for any dinner, a topping on a sandwich, even just eating it as a snack sounds good!
Growing up I would always scoop up the potato salad and macaroni/pasta salads first, but honestly, the summer plate could never be complete without at least a little pile of the American slaw! Sweet, tangy, cabbagy? So good! Coleslaw was probably the only way I ate cabbage as a kid (back in the day I hated sauerkraut! Boy, has that changed!). Any time I can have cabbage in anyway, you bet I do!
What’s in your classic American coleslaw? It’s so basic, so easy, almost too easy! Green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, mayo, a splash of white vinegar, sweeter, and a dash of pepper! That’s it! O, and of course you know our coleslaw here on Strength and Sunshine is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free of course! And guess what? This coleslaw tastes EXACTLY like the classic store-bought stuff you grew up with (it even smells the same)!
Now…you have two options when making this classic American coleslaw. You can go rustic, old-school, and chop/shred up your cabbage and carrots yourself. Alternatively, you can take the “cheater” (or in my mind, time-saving-savvy way) or just buying pre-shredded cabbage or slaw mix. I know…but sometimes we just don’t have the time! Summer is about fun in the sun, so you may need to cut corners everywhere you can!
The hardest thing about all these summer side dishes is the “chilling time”. No lukewarm salads and slaws here! They need to be cold…cold and delicious! On another note…please don’t leave food out on the hot summer buffet table for hours on end. Food poisoning is real guys…keep those sides cold and covered! Put them away after everyone has been served! I’m about to be a public health professional so…don’t make me come after you!
Classic American Coleslaw
Classic American Coleslaw (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)
A favorite side dish at any summer bbq or cookout! The Classic American Coleslaw, now made gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free! A super easy recipe to whip up ahead of time, served chilled as is, or even use it as a topping in a sandwich!
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Shredded Green Cabbage*
- 2 Cups Shredded Red Cabbage
- 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
- 1 Cup Vegan Soy-Free Mayo
- 2 TB White Vinegar
- 2 Tsp Erythritol (or preferred granulated sugar)
- 1/4 to 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded veggies, mayo, vinegar, sweetener, and pepper.
- Mix well to fully coat and combine.
- Chill in the fridge before serving.
Notes
You can alternatively use a 14ox bag of pre-shredded green cabbage and carrot slaw mix with 4oz of pre-shredded red cabbage. (These bags can typically be found by the bagged salads in your grocery’s produce department).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
What cookout would be complete without the American Coleslaw? None! It would be a sad cabbage-less gathering. This slaw is so easy to make…you can’t not make it! I even gave you a super lazy, no-fuss hack! As long as you have a hand to mix with…you’re golden! Of course, if you want to get crafty and utilize some skills, you may be interested in this fancy slaw for your next potluck too!
So tell me:
+ What’s your favorite side of the trifecta? Potato, Macaroni/Pasta, or Slaw?
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Candace says
This look really tasty. I’m having a friend over for lunch at the weekend who is a vegan and this will be an amzing addition to the menu
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Alright, well I hope you both enjoy!
Beverly says
I know some people in my family would love this recipe. It’s not something I make at home, so they only get it when we’re eating out.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
More reason to whip some up then!
Eva says
Mmmm this look delicious. Thank you for sharing, I’ll try it tomorrow.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Let me know! Enjoy!
Fibi Drese says
Thanks for sharing your recipe. I will try trmw. These looks delicious 😋
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Great! Let me know how it comes out!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
It looks and sounds delicious! Growing up in the South no bbq was complete without coleslaw. Thanks for sharing at great recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
No BBQ anywhere is complete without it!
Sheila says
Thank you for this brilliant idea. We are having a cookout tomorrow and I still haven’t completed the menu. This classic american coleslaw would make a wonderful side dish.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Can’t forget the slaw!
Noleen Miller says
I love coleslaw and so does my family
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That’s great to hear! I guess you’ll be making some then!
Amy says
We love coleslaw and this looks fabulous.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I hope you make some soon then!
Jennifer says
I love creamy coleslaws like this in the summer. Delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Coleslaw is so essential!
Leilani says
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks for saying so!
Sara | mshealthesteem.com says
A good coleslaw is a total summer must! This recipe looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing! 😊
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It sure is! Can’t be summer without!
anna says
I love this take on the traditional coleslaw. My friends son always has a hard time finding things to eat at bbq’s so I will definitely be sharing this with her.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Just an allergy-free traditional slaw! No “take” here! You would never know by taste!
Marya says
One of my favorite & easiest summer side dishes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It is SO easy if you get pre-chopped!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Great recipe! Cole slaw is such a great bbq side dish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Right? Couldn’t NOT have it!
Leigh Suznovich says
There is nothing like cole slaw for a summer cookout! Love this version
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It is such a must-have!
Maegan says
My dad and husband would love this for our next cookout!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Then I guess you’ll be whipping some up!
Brittany Darrington says
This is making me hungry. YUMMY! I am going to try this recipe. I’ve never tried vegan mayo. Does it taste similar to regular mayo?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
If you can get the Trader Joe’s one or Just, they taste exactly like “real” mayo!
Hadia says
Sounds so good, and and a great vegan alternative to the classic coleslaw. Thank you for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Everyone can enjoy a scoop!
Ashley Stephenson says
I have never made cole slaw, probably because I am not a fan of it but my husband loves it! He would appreciate it if I made this for him.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You’ll love a homemade version!
Jenni Bourque says
Our family does coleslaw on a regular, it’s so delicious. I always sneak in vegan mayo and my hubs is none the wiser.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
He won’t! Coleslaw is so good and so underrated!