Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe
This creamy, flavorful Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe will make your coleslaw and broccoli salad next level! It comes together in under 5 minutes and includes just 3 ingredients!
Most of my life I avoided coleslaw because most included thick, gloppy mayo-based dressings that lacked flavor.
I took matters into my own hands and created this Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe, and it’s been a game changer for me.
This dressing is part of my weekly food prep as broccoli slaw and coleslaw are two of our favorite sides!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- This coleslaw dressing recipe is creamy, sweet and tangy. It’s perfect for coleslaw, broccoli salad and more!
- It’s made with just 3 ingredients and it comes together in just 5 minutes.
- Make this a no mayo coleslaw dressing by substituting the mayo with Greek yogurt, or sub with vegan mayo to make it vegan.
Recipe ingredients
This coleslaw dressing recipe includes just 3 ingredients, which can be substituted with what you have on hand.
Ingredient notes
- Mayo. I’m not a huge fan of classic mayo, so I use Vegenaise for this dressing. The good news is that you can use your favorite brand of mayo — classic or vegan, or even substitute the mayo with Greek yogurt.
- Apple cider vinegar. This is my favorite vinegar to use in this dressing as it adds a sweet, tangy flavor. If you don’t have any on hand, white vinegar or white balsamic vinegar would be good substitutes.
- Maple syrup. I love pure maple syrup for it’s flavor, but you may substitute it with honey or your favorite sweetener.
How to make this recipe
This homemade coleslaw dressing is extremely easy to make and comes together in just 5 minutes!
- Place all ingredients into a medium bowl or wide mouth jar.
- Whisk until smooth.
FAQs
Coleslaw dressing is extremely easy to make! This particular recipe includes just 3 ingredients. Simply place the ingredients in a bowl or wide mouth jar and whisk until smooth.
This easy coleslaw dressing will last up to two weeks in the fridge stored in an air tight container.
I use vegan mayo in my coleslaw dressing because I prefer the flavor over classic mayo. I use Vegenaise, but there are many great brands on the market that make creamy, flavorful vegan coleslaw dressing.
This coleslaw dressing recipe makes about 1 cup, which is enough to dress at least a 12 ounce package of shredded cabbage or broccoli slaw.
Recipe notes
- I’m not a fan of classic mayo, so I use Vegenaise in this coleslaw dressing. You can certainly use your favorite brand of mayo whether it’s classic or vegan.
- Make this a no mayo coleslaw dressing by substituting the mayo with Greek yogurt.
- This dressing can easily be changed up by adding poppy seeds, celery seeds, curry powder or herbs!
- Store dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
How to serve coleslaw dressing:
Toss your favorite cabbage blend, broccoli slaw or broccoli florets in this creamy dressing. See the recipes below for inspiration!
- Broccoli salad by Spend with Pennies
- Creamy coleslaw
- Vegan coleslaw
- Kale slaw
- Shaved brussels sprouts salad
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and rating below, or tag me @flavorthemoments on Instagram!
Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayo substitute with vegan mayo or Greek yogurt if desired
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a medium bowl or wide mouth jar.
- Whisk until smooth.
Notes
- I’m not a fan of classic mayo, so I use Vegenaise in this coleslaw dressing. You can certainly use your favorite brand of mayo whether it’s classic or vegan.
- Make this a no mayo coleslaw dressing by substituting the mayo with Greek yogurt.
- This dressing can easily be changed up by adding poppy seeds, celery seeds, curry powder or herbs!
- Store dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
28 Comments on “Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe”
Marcie, your photos are GORGEOUS! I love that this is just three ingredients and contains no mayo. And such a great idea to use maple syrup instead of sugar. My kind of dressing! I bet you could find a lot of different uses for this, too. Sound so good!
Thank you so much Gayle — I appreciate that! I do find a lot of uses for this — it’s not just for ‘slaw!
Two thumbs up for Vegenaise! It’s crazy how hard it can be to find non-dairy mayo at standard grocery stores. We looked for some when we went home to Florida for Christmas and all they had were giant tubs on the very bottom shelf. No one wants to try something for the first time by buying a gallon of it! Maybe that was just the city we were in but it was frustrating to say the least.
Anyway, this dressing sounds incredible and you know I love that it’s dairy-free! 🙂
Vegenaise is the only non-dairy vegan mayo I’ve ever tried — I love it so much that I’ve never looked further! Thanks Sarah! 🙂
Ugh, I hate mayo too! It just grosses me out. I don’t think I’ve ever tried Vegenaise – I’ll have to check it out.
I hope you try it Nicole — it’s great!
This is such a great recipe to share Marcie. I love homemade salad dressings for their minimal and less processed ingredients. I’m not a fan of mayo either, so I always avoid coleslaw dressing. Not anymore! Definitely trying this one!
Thanks Leanne and I hope you get to try this soon! 🙂
This is such a great back pocket recipe. I love Vegenaise too! It has great flavour…I’ve often wished more restaurants would use it instead of mayo. Pinning this for sure!
Back pocket recipes don’t make it here often and I need to change that! Thanks Katherine!
Love this coleslaw dressing ! Your photos look amazing! Can’t wait to try this!
Thank you so much Mira! 🙂
I’m with you – regular mayo has always just grossed me out for some reason! Love this simple dressing (I always hesitate to share super simple things too!) – I’m definitely looking forward to that slaw you have coming our way!!
I’ll never get over my hatred for mayo apparently and it sounds like a lot of people feel the same! Thanks so much Ashley!
I love the way your recipe sounds without mayo. Will love to try and get a jar of veganaise.
Thanks Balvinder and I hope you get to try it!
I’m glad you decided to share this, Marcie, because it’s BRILLIANT! While I don’t mind mayo, I’d prefer to skip it, and I happen to love coleslaw, so this dressing is just perfect for me! I can see VATS of this in my immediate future!! Pinned! Cheers!
Thanks Cheyanne! It’s those easy recipes that we make day in and day out that should be shared right? 🙂
Hi. I substituted Greek yoghurt for the vegenaise and honey for maple syrup and it was delish. I’m not vegan but I just don’t like mayo. Thanks for your recipe👍
I’m so glad you enjoyed the dressing Robyn! Greek yogurt is definitely my second favorite choice. 🙂
Can I use sugar free syrup versus pure?
Absolutely! 🙂
Which other type of sweetener can be used in a broccoli slaw dressing?
I’m Diabetic..Tia
How would honey, mustard dressing taste? I’m guessing I need honey, mustard & apple cider vinegar?
I’m not a cook..lol
Thank you
You can certainly use stevia or a sweetener that your doctor or nutritionist has approved? You could always leave out the sweetener altogether.
How much should I add to a typical bag of coleslaw mix, roughly 14 oz?
I typically just eye ball it, but I’d suggest anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 cup.
Best dressing ever. I’ve made this broccoli slaw several times since I found your recipe & shared it with a friend.
We make our own Greek yogurt & use it. No more mayo dressing for me.
❤️
Sharon
I’m so happy to hear that you love the dressing Sharon! And homemade Greek yogurt must make it next level!