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Canes Coleslaw Recipe

This Canes Coleslaw Recipe combines crisp green cabbage, fresh carrots, and a rich, creamy homemade dressing for the perfect restaurant-style copycat. It's cool, crunchy, refreshing, and the ideal side dish for fried chicken, burgers, barbecue, and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coleslaw
  • 6 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
For the Creamy Dressing
  • ¾ cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For tossing the coleslaw
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl For mixing the dressing
  • 1 Whisk To blend the dressing until smooth
  • 1 Chef's Knife or Mandoline For finely shredding the cabbage
  • 1 Box Grater For grating the carrots
  • 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons For accurate ingredient measurements
  • 1 Salad Tongs or Large Spoon For gently mixing the coleslaw

Method
 

  1. Finely shred the green cabbage and grate the carrots. Place both vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, celery seed, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots. Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the coleslaw to an airtight container.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
  6. Remove the coleslaw from the refrigerator and stir gently to redistribute the dressing.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed with a little more vinegar, sugar, salt, or pepper.
  8. Serve chilled with fried chicken, chicken tenders, burgers, barbecue, or sandwiches.

Notes

  • Finely shredded cabbage creates the closest restaurant-style texture.
  • Fresh cabbage and carrots provide the best crunch.
  • Chilling the coleslaw for several hours allows the flavors to fully develop.
  • Full-fat mayonnaise produces the richest and creamiest dressing.
  • Stir the coleslaw before serving if any dressing settles at the bottom.