4-Ingredient Coleslaw

A simple, fresh coleslaw to brighten any meal.

All nutrition facts are AI generated and approximate.

Ingredients

• 1 (14 oz) bag Dole coleslaw mix
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbs sugar
• 1 Tbs lemon juice

Directions

1. In a large bowl with lid, mix mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice.
2. Stir in coleslaw mix.
3. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.

Notes

• Chilling is the recipe: Give it at least 2 hours (overnight is better) so the cabbage softens and the dressing soaks in.
• Taste and tweak: Add a touch more sugar for sweeter slaw or more lemon juice for extra tang.
• Drain before serving: If it’s watery after chilling, spoon off any liquid pooled at the bottom.
• Storage: Keeps a few days covered in the fridge, though it softens the longer it sits.

Why This Works

• Mayo emulsion coats: The mayonnaise clings to every shred, carrying the sweet-tart flavor across the whole bowl.
• Sugar and lemon balance: The sugar rounds out the acidity of the lemon juice for a creamy dressing that’s neither too sweet nor too sharp.
• Chilling softens: Time in the fridge draws moisture from the cabbage and lets it relax, so the slaw tastes married rather than raw.
• Bagged mix keeps it fast: Pre-shredded cabbage and carrot mean the only work is stirring and waiting.