Memphis Style Creamy Coleslaw

Coleslaw will always be a summer favorite. If you are planning to make one, try Chef Billy Parisi‘s Memphis style creamy coleslaw recipe. It has the perfect balance of tanginess, sweetness, and creaminess. It is the perfect side dish for grilled food, such as burgers, chicken, pork ribs, grilled fish, shrimp skewers, hot dogs, and a lot more.

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This salad recipe is very simple and quick to prepare. The technique to maintain the crispiness of the vegetables is to thinly slice all the vegetables and drizzle the dressing to the sides of the bowl, instead of pouring it directly over the salad. It is absolutely delicious – I am sure it will be your favorite!

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Classic Memphis-Style Creamy Coleslaw Ingredients

Salad dressing:

• 2/3 cup mayo
• 3 tbsp buttermilk
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

Salad vegetables:

• 1/2 head green cabbage (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 red cabbage (thinly sliced)
• 3 carrots (peeled and julienned)
• 1/2 yellow onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup of green onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 tsp celery seed
• salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Memphis-Style Creamy Coleslaw

Step 1:

Make the salad dressing. In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Place it in the refrigerator for later.

Step 2:

Prepare the vegetables. In a large bowl, add all the sliced vegetables and celery seeds, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 3:

Get the salad dressing from the refrigerator, then using a spoon, pour some of the dressing on the sides of the bowl, not directly over the vegetables. Using tongs or forks, toss everything to coat. If you need more dressing, add more to the sides, and toss again. Make a taste test and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 4:

Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Note: If you are going to make it ahead of time, only season and dress the salad right before serving. If it sits too long, the liquid will draw out from the vegetables and make your salad soupy. If this happens, drain and re-toss the salad with 2 to 3 tablespoons more dressing.

Memphis Style Creamy Coleslaw