Creamy cole slaw with a sweet and tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, and sugar. A longtime family favorite that’s easy to prepare ahead.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Pennsylvania Dutch
Keyword creamy cole slaw, creamy coleslaw, easy side dish, make ahead coleslaw, sweet & tangy coleslaw
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Chill Time 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Equipment
large mixing bowl
measuring cups
measuring spoons
large spoon or spatula
Ingredients
1cupmayonnaise
1/2cupsour cream
1/4cupvinegar
1/2cupsugar
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
16ouncespackaged coleslaw mix
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the coleslaw mix and toss until evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
Toss again before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
I use a 16-ounce bag of prepared coleslaw mix for convenience. You can substitute 1 pound of shredded cabbage.Prepare several hours ahead or the night before serving to give the flavors time to blend.This is a longtime recipe my family has always made and preferred, rather than a recipe we created.Serve alongside pasta dishes, seafood, or any meal you enjoy with creamy cole slaw.