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Coleslaw for BBQ

The best Coleslaw for BBQ is a simple side dish to serve with any meal on the grill. Made with a creamy homemade dressing, shredded cabbage and carrots.

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Homemade coleslaw is an absolute must have for Peach BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Smoked Brisket and alongside Grilled Baby Back Ribs. This slaw has a delicious creamy dressing with the perfect sweet and tangy balance of flavors.

Coleslaw in a black bowl on red check napkin.

Slaw is a favorite make ahead side dish for everything from burgers to grilled catfish and this recipe comes together in about 5 minutes.

Ingredients Needed

  • Mayo
  • Sour Cream
  • Cider Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper
  • Slaw Mix: Pre-Shredded Cabbage + Carrots

Step By Step Directions

Bowl with ingredients for coleslaw dressing.

In a bowl, add mayo, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.

Coleslaw dressing in a bowl with a whisk.

Whisk together until well blended.

Bowl with cabbage, carrots, slaw dressing.

Add shredded cabbage and carrots.

Bowl of creamy coleslaw with cabbage and carrots.

Stir until well combined.

Slaw can be served immediately or covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Store coleslaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Stir before serving.

Variations: White vinegar can be substituted for cider vinegar.

Other Add Ins: Sliced green onions, diced celery or diced apples will add more crunch and additional flavors.

Bowl of coleslaw with spoon.

More Easy Side Dishes to Try

Southern Potato Salad or the spicy Jalapeno Potato Salad are always a favorite for any cookout or dinner on the grill. Great to make ahead.

Grilled Creamed Corn is a great skillet corn recipe filled with cheese and crispy bacon.

Peach BBQ Baked Beans are full of amazing flavor and will impress everyone at your next bbq.

If you aren’t a fan of creamy slaw, try this No Mayo Coleslaw for a quick and easy side dish.

Spoonful of coleslaw in bowl.

This is the best Coleslaw for BBQ and it is one of the easiest side dish recipes to make for family dinners or cookouts for a crowd.

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Bowl of creamy coleslaw.
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Coleslaw for BBQ

The best Coleslaw for BBQ is a simple side dish to serve with any meal on the grill. Made with a creamy homemade dressing, shredded cabbage and carrots.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coleslaw for barbecue sandwiches, coleslaw with homemade dressing, slaw, slaw dressing, southern coleslaw
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 14 ounce bag slaw mix or 6 cups shredded cabbage + 1/2 cup shredded carrrots

Instructions

  • Add mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
  • Add slaw mix to the bowl and mix throroughly.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Storage: Coleslaw can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
Variations: White vinegar can be substituted for cider vinegar.
Other Add Ins: Sliced green onions, diced celery or diced apples will add more crunch and additional flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 330mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g

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