Description

This creamy homemade coleslaw dressing is everything a great slaw should be—tangy, a touch sweet, and ultra-creamy without being heavy. Ready in just minutes, it’s perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Forget store-bought; this dressing brings real flavor and freshness to every crunchy bite. Use it on classic cabbage slaw, broccoli slaw, or even as a topping for tacos and sandwiches. Once you try this simple recipe, you’ll never go back to bottled versions again.

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1–2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk (optional, to thin)

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Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper. Adjust to taste.
If the dressing is too thick, add milk or buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Chill if not using immediately.
Pour over coleslaw mix and toss just before serving.

Notes

Always taste before serving—you might want a touch more sugar or vinegar depending on your preferences.
For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayo with plain Greek yogurt.
This dressing works beautifully on cabbage slaw, broccoli slaw, or even as a tangy sandwich spread.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dressing
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American