Chef Bobby Flay's acclaimed coleslaw recipe brings together a crisp blend of cabbage, carrots, and onions in a smooth, tangy dressing, making it an ideal accompaniment for burgers, barbecue, and more.

Level: Easy
Yield: 8 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size 1 of 8 servings): Calories 213, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 13 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 402 mg
Total: 10 min
Prep: 10 min

Transform your cookouts with this classic cole slawa refreshing side of shredded cabbage, carrots, and onions in a creamy, zesty dressing that's versatile as a salad, topping, or barbecue essential. Master Bobby Flay's pro technique for perfect texture and unbeatable flavor that elevates every bite.

How to Make Creamy Cole Slaw Like a Pro

Finely shred the cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline for that crisp base.

Grate carrots and Spanish onions with a box grater to nail the ideal texture.

Whip up a irresistible creamy dressing: blend premium mayonnaise for richness, sour cream for tang, mustard powder for savory punch, celery salt for subtle earthiness, red wine vinegar (or white) for brightness, plus sugar, salt, and pepper to harmonize it all.

Toss gently with just enough dressing for a light, creamy coatavoid sogginess!

Taste and tweak salt, pepper, or sugar to perfection.

What Is In Coleslaw?

Coleslaw is a chilled salad typically made with:

Shredded cabbage
Shredded carrots
Shredded onions
Dressing: creamy (usually mayonnaise-based) or tangy (often vinegar-based)

Bobby Flay's version stars cabbage, carrots, and onion in a dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, mustard powder, celery salt, sugar, salt, and pepper.

How Long is Coleslaw Good For?

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

What to Serve With Coleslaw

Fire up the grill and pair this slaw with pulled pork, burgers, ribs, fried chicken, or hot dogs. Elevate your feast with Bobby's Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Perfect Burger, Honey-Mustard Glazed Ribs, Fried Chicken, or sides like Mesa Grill's Southwestern Potato Salad, Crunchy Avocado Salad, and Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges.

Creamy Cole Slaw

1 head green cabbage, finely shredded
2 large carrots, finely shredded
3/4 cup best-quality mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons grated Spanish onion
2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery salt
Salt and freshly ground pepper

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1. Combine the shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery salt, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, then pour over the cabbage mixture. Toss well, taste, and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or sugar if desired.