Vinegar Coleslaw

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This easy vinegar coleslaw recipe is a no-mayo, old-fashioned cookout side with a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. A touch of sugar and dry mustard balance it out, and the salt-and-rinse step keeps the cabbage crunchy instead of soggy. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and pulled pork sandwiches.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

4 cups coleslaw mix
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons granulated white sugar
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

To a large colander, add the coleslaw mix & sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt. Toss and then let it sit for approximately 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. After the time is up, rinse the cabbage to remove any extra salt then dry thoroughly either with paper towel or in a salad spinner.
4 cups coleslaw mix, 0.5 teaspoon salt
To a large mixing bowl, add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Whisk together.
0.5 teaspoon salt, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 Tablespoons granulated white sugar, 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
Pour the cabbage into the mixing bowl and using tongs to fully coat in the dressing.
Serve immediately or let it chill for about an hour in the fridge first to let the cabbage soak up the flavor.

Notes

4 cups of coleslaw generally serves 8-12.
I use a pre-shredded bag of coleslaw with cabbage and carrots to save time. You can thinly slice your own cabbage, if you prefer.
For maximum crunch, don't skip the first step. The salt draws out extra moisture and prevents the coleslaw from getting wilted and soggy.
Plain white vinegar or rice vinegar will also work if you don't have ACV.
The sugar helps balance the vinegar. You can swap in honey, if you prefer.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. The cabbage will keep releasing liquid so it's normal to get watery. Toss it before serving or drain off the excess liquid when serving leftovers.

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