Creamy Southern Style Coleslaw Recipe with Easy Buttermilk Dressing
A creamy Southern style coleslaw with a tangy buttermilk dressing that is crisp, flavorful, and perfect for BBQs or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and julienned or shredded
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the cabbage and carrots under cold water. Finely shred the cabbage into thin strips (about 5 cups packed). Peel and julienne or shred the carrots, then thinly slice the red onion. Toss all the veggies together in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk (½ cup), mayonnaise (¼ cup), apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon), honey (1 teaspoon), Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon), celery seed (½ teaspoon), salt, and black pepper until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pour the dressing over the shredded veggies. Using tongs or two large spoons, toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the cabbage soften slightly.
- Before serving, give the slaw a quick stir and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top.
Notes
If the dressing thickens too much in the fridge, stir in a splash more buttermilk before serving. For more tang, add a teaspoon of vinegar right before serving and toss again. To avoid sogginess, do not overdress and let the slaw rest chilled for at least 30 minutes. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond milk and lemon juice mixture and use vegan mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ½ cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: coleslaw, southern coleslaw, buttermilk dressing, creamy coleslaw, picnic side, BBQ side dish