Vinegar Coleslaw
Light, tangy coleslaw without the mayo — crunchy and refreshing
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 0 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeThis vinegar-based coleslaw is lighter and more refreshing than traditional creamy versions. Shredded cabbage and carrots dressed in a tangy sweet-sour vinaigrette.
The beauty of vinegar coleslaw is that it actually gets better as it sits — no wilting or getting watery like mayo-based versions.
Perfect alongside pulled pork, fried chicken, or fish tacos.
Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 large carrots, shredded
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Toss shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
- 2
Whisk vinegar, sugar, oil, celery seed, and salt until sugar dissolves.
- 3
Pour dressing over slaw and toss to coat.
- 4
Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Toss again before serving.
