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Blue cheese coleslaw in a white bowl, garnished with cilantro. There are salad servers to the side.
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5 from 2 votes

Blue Cheese Coleslaw

Crisp cabbage, fresh carrot, salty blue cheese, and a sweet and tangy dressing come together in this blue cheese coleslaw. Delicious served as a side, or served as a topping for pulled pork - this coleslaw will be your new go-to.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 164kcal

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • ½ head cabbage
  • ¼ head purple cabbage
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup light mayo
  • 2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Start by chopping your cabbage. Let me show you how to do this like a pro: Remove the outer leaves from the head of cabbage and wash your cabbage. Slice the head of cabbage in half.
  • Locate the core of the cabbage. It will be hard and solid.
  • Cut out the core by cutting a wedge into each half.
  • Lay flat side against your cutting board and cut straight down, in quarter inch sections.
  • When the end of cabbage becomes too difficult to cut, rotate so that the largest flat side is against cutting board, and cut quarter inch sections the opposite way. Repeat the process for the purple cabbage.
  • Combine green and purple cabbage, along with carrots in an extra large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl combine mayo, honey, apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add in blue cheese crumbles and stir to combine.
  • Pour dressing over cabbage and carrots.
  • Toss to coat. Can be served immediately or stored in the fridge before serving.

Notes

How long does blue cheese coleslaw last?
You can safely make coleslaw three to four days ahead of serving it, but you may not be happy with the quality. Coleslaw should be made ahead and refrigerated to meld the flavors, but if you make it more than 24 hours ahead, it becomes watery and limp.
What should I serve coleslaw with?
Traditionally coleslaw is served as a side to fried chicken or grilled chicken. Not only is it delicious served alongside other dishes, but coleslaw also makes a delicious topping on all kinds of sandwiches - like fish sandwiches and pulled pork sandwiches.  Coleslaw is also delicious on tacos, burgers, and dogs.
What are the benefits of eating coleslaw?
Cabbage is especially high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that may protect against heart disease, certain cancers and vision loss.  It's also low in calories.  BE careful of the hidden calories in the dressing.  For a better option - try fat free mayonnaise, or cutting the dressing in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3170IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg