13 Best Coleslaw Recipes That’ll Be a Hit at Your Next Cookout
Crunchy, creamy, tangy—all in one bite.
There’s so much to love about cookout season. You can throw practically anything on the grill, whip up a couple of no-bake desserts, pour a couple of cold batch cocktails, and have yourself a party. And don’t forget the BBQ sides! They really round out a meal. Must-haves include potato salad, pasta salad, and of course, creamy, crunchy, tangy coleslaw. It’s a great way to sneak in some veggies!
If you think the best coleslaw recipes are just shredded cabbage, mayo, and a touch of something acidic to give you that telltale tang, you’d be wrong! There are actually a lot of fun slaw recipes you will want to add to your cookout menu rotation this year. Take Ree Drummond’s mango slaw, for instance. It’s crunchy, tangy, spicy, and sweet all in one bite and will absolutely wow your taste buds.
And coleslaw isn’t just a side dish! It adds so much contrast in flavor and texture when piled onto tacos, and makes a creative topping for hot dogs, burgers, pulled pork, and practically anything you’d pile on a bun. There are even quite a few that you’ll want to try beyond your backyard bashes. Brussels sprouts slaw with fancy roast pork when the weather gets chilly again? Yes, please! These coleslaw recipes will surely be a hit, no matter what else you’re serving.
Colorful Coleslaw
Eat the rainbow with green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and mini sweet peppers all shredded together. A couple of dashes of hot sauce add just the right amount of heat to every bite.
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Classic Coleslaw
If you’ve never made coleslaw, you’ll be amazed at just how easy it is to make. Start with pre-shredded coleslaw mix from the store, and you’ll cut your prep time down to just ten minutes.
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Tangy Coleslaw
If your favorite feature of coleslaw is the tang, then this is your recipe! It has a hearty dose of apple cider vinegar plus Dijon mustard to really pump up the flavor.
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Ranch Slaw
You don’t need to live on a ranch to enjoy this flavorful side! It has mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk mixed in for extra creaminess and a bit more tang. Fresh parsley and dill balance them out.
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Bell Pepper-Cabbage Slaw
Crispy green cabbage, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced bell peppers give this slaw a lot of color and texture. The dressing is a mix of mayo, vinegar, mustard, and just a touch of sugar for a bit of sweetness.
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Broccoli Slaw
Shredded cabbage, matchstick carrots, and a creamy-tart dressing all make an appearance in this twist. But the star of the show is actually shredded broccoli stalks for added crunch.
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Cilantro Slaw
While you absolutely must try it piled high on BBQ-slathered hot dogs, this slaw would also taste incredible on tacos, too. The cilantro gives it an extra fresh bite.
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Supermarket Slaw
The key to this dish is using frozen veggies like broccoli, corn, and edamame, so you have more time to make the creamy green goddess dressing. But don’t worry, that’s easy too, thanks to jarred pesto.
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Charred Corn Slaw
Turn roasted corn into the topping you’ve always dreamed of. It pairs perfectly with flaky salmon, though you can also use white fish, shrimp, or chicken!
Mango Slaw
If you really want to mix it up, mango will give you a bite of the tropics and just the right amount of sweetness. It also features scallions and mint for an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Get Ree’s Caribbean Burgers with Mango Slaw recipe.
Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Make slaw even when it’s chilly outside! A package of shaved Brussels sprouts is tossed with tart green apple, crunchy almonds, and salty Pecorino Romano. It feels fancy, but it couldn’t be easier.
Get Ree’s Puff Pastry-Wrapped Pork with Brussels Sprouts Slaw recipe.
Grilled Corn and Jalapeño Slaw
This slaw tastes like pure summertime. When corn is at its peak, it’s so sweet! Balance it with spicy jalapeño and some fresh herbs, and everyone will beg for a second scoop.
Cilantro-Jalapeño Slaw
Another Tex-Mex twist puts the focus on the fresh cilantro and spicy jalapeño. The combo is perfect on top of juicy pork sandwiches, but of course, it would also taste epic on pork tacos, too.
Get Ree’s Pork Sandwiches with Cilantro-Jalapeño Slaw recipe.
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