Easy Creamy and Tangy Dill Coleslaw {without Mayo}
This Easy Creamy and Tangy Dill Coleslaw {without Mayo} makes for the perfect side dish with anything fired up on the grill or a great salad for a picnic. This is a quick, tasty, and savory coleslaw dressing that you will make over and over again!
If you are new here, let me tell you I am all about quick and easy recipes. Being a busy mom of 2 less than 2 years apart, my arms and hands are full… but my heart is fuller.
There is something about a good quality easy creamy and tangy dill coleslaw {without Mayo}. It is rich, creamy, tangy, savory, and sweet. And there is something about the dill in this coleslaw dressing that is SO unbelievably good!
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INGREDIENT NOTES
When it comes to making a classic coleslaw recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Plain Greek Yogurt: using Greek yogurt is a great alternative to mayonnaise. Not only does the Greek yogurt add a tang to this mayo-free dill coleslaw it also adds some protein.
- Apple Cider & White Vinegar: to add some tartness and of course, a little sweetness apple cider vinegar & white vinegar help balance out the flavors in this dish.
- Honey: to help bring this creamy coleslaw dressing a little more sweetness we use some honey to help balance out the tart of both the vinegar and the Greek yogurt.
- Granulated Sugar: A little granulated sugar is added here as well, to bring out more of the sweetness in this already tangy coleslaw.
- Dill Weed: the added dill gives this homemade coleslaw a very tasty flavor!
- Celery Seed: adding a little celery seed helps make this simple coleslaw taste close to store-bought coleslaw.
- Salt: salt is used to just add a little flavor. I say use a pinch and then a pinch or two more depending on your personal preference.
- Pepper: ground black pepper adds some great spice to this tasty coleslaw.
- Red Onion: the red onion in this recipe adds such a great crunch and zing to this already delicious coleslaw.
- Ready-To-Go Coleslaw Mix: to keep this salad easy, we use ready-to-go bagged and prepared coleslaw mix from the grocery store.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, apple and white vinegar, honey, sugar, dill, celery seed, salt, and pepper, until well combined.
- Thinly slice your red onion into strips.
- Add in your slaw mix and red onion. Toss together. Add coleslaw to a serving dish.
- Serve right away or if you like your slaw more tender, chill for 2 hours before serving.
STORAGE TIPS
You can store this healthy creamy homemade coleslaw in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Drain off any excess dressing before re-serving for the best texture.
This is the best creamy homemade coleslaw recipe for making ahead of time for BBQs, picnics, or potlucks. Just be sure you save the dressing for this coleslaw salad until you’re ready to serve it.
RECIPE TIPS
To make easy and healthy homemade coleslaw, use store-bought bagged and ready-to-use coleslaw mix. Yes, I said it. This keeps this recipe EVEN easier to make, saves you time, and gives you all the crunch that you need for this homemade coleslaw with the best-tasting dressing.
You can also make this coleslaw dressing recipe a few days in advance before you need to make your salad, to save yourself some time.
Simply combine everything together including the onion (great flavor), except the bagged slaw mix, and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or tall mason jar with a tight closing lid.
I also recommend making this salad and serving it right away for the best taste!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH COLESLAW
Some of my favorite dishes to serve with creamy coleslaw include:
- Ribs, pork of any kind that had been smoked or drilled
- Burgers
- Steak
Personally, I love coleslaw and if you do too, you can pair it with whatever you want!!
Yes, you can use white vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar. The combination of both kinds of vinegar in this salad gives it some extra tart with some tang.
Coleslaw is made of shredded cabbage, mayonnaise or plain yogurt, sugar or honey or maple syrup, apple cider or white vinegar, salt, pepper, and celery seed. For a more added flavor, you can add fresh red onion and/or fresh or dried dill, like this recipe.
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Easy Creamy and Tangy Dill Coleslaw {without Mayo}
Ingredients
- 8 cups ready-to-go coleslaw mix 397 g bag
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain
- 2 tbsp dried dill
- ½ tsp celery seed
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Add the bagged slaw mix into a large mixing bowl with the thinkly sliced red onion.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together the white and apple cider vinegar, Greek yogurt, dill, celery seed, honey, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the dressing to the coleslaw and red onion that you added to the large mixing bowl.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Serve right away or if you like your slaw more tender, chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
I made this coleslaw to serve on pulled pork sandwiches, it was perfect!
Ohhh yes, yum!!!