Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe (2024)

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by Marcie //June 14, 2021 (updated 5/9/23)

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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 typically use avocado oil mayo for my coleslaw dressing as it’s the healthiest choice. The good news is that you can use whatever you have on hand — classic or vegan mayo, 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!

Pro tip: Avocado oil mayo is the healthiest option, but this dressing works with whatever type you have on hand.

Place all ingredients into a medium bowl or wide mouth jar.
Whisk until smooth.

FAQs

How do you make coleslaw dressing from scratch?

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.

How long does homemade coleslaw dressing last?

This easy coleslaw dressing will last up to two weeks in the fridge stored in an air tight container.

Does vegan mayo taste good?

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.

How much coleslaw does this dressing make?

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

Pro tip: Avocado oil mayo is the healthiest option, but this dressing works with whatever type you have on hand.
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

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Did you try this recipe? If so, be sure to leave a review below and tag me @flavorthemoments on Facebook and Instagram

Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe

Servings: 8 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 0 minutes mins

Additional Time: 0 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe is creamy, flavorful and is guaranteed to make your coleslaw and broccoli salad next level! It takes under 5 minutes to make and includes just 3 ingredients!

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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

Pro tip: Avocado oil mayo is the healthiest choice, but you can use whatever type you have on hand. Classic or vegan mayo both work perfectly!
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

Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 75kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 69mg, Sugar: 2g

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Course: Dressings/Marinades

Cuisine: American

Author: Marcie

Keyword: coleslaw dressing, coleslaw dressing recipe, vegan coleslaw dressing

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30 Comments on “Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe”

Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice — January 29, 2018 @ 9:07 am Reply

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!
- flavorthemoments — January 29, 2018 @ 12:03 pm Reply
  
  Thank you so much Gayle — I appreciate that! I do find a lot of uses for this — it’s not just for ‘slaw!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health — January 29, 2018 @ 12:20 pm Reply

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! 🙂
- flavorthemoments — January 29, 2018 @ 12:39 pm Reply
  
  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! 🙂
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness — January 29, 2018 @ 3:13 pm Reply

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.
- flavorthemoments — February 1, 2018 @ 6:43 pm Reply
  
  I hope you try it Nicole — it’s great!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking — January 30, 2018 @ 9:08 am Reply

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!
- flavorthemoments — January 31, 2018 @ 7:15 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Leanne and I hope you get to try this soon! 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven — January 30, 2018 @ 2:36 pm Reply

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!
- flavorthemoments — January 31, 2018 @ 7:19 pm Reply
  
  Back pocket recipes don’t make it here often and I need to change that! Thanks Katherine!
mira — January 30, 2018 @ 9:11 pm Reply

Love this coleslaw dressing ! Your photos look amazing! Can’t wait to try this!
- flavorthemoments — January 31, 2018 @ 7:22 pm Reply
  
  Thank you so much Mira! 🙂
Ashley@CookNourishBliss — January 31, 2018 @ 11:51 am Reply

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!!
- flavorthemoments — January 31, 2018 @ 7:24 pm Reply
  
  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!
Balvinder — January 31, 2018 @ 4:34 pm Reply

I love the way your recipe sounds without mayo. Will love to try and get a jar of veganaise.
- flavorthemoments — January 31, 2018 @ 7:27 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Balvinder and I hope you get to try it!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary — February 1, 2018 @ 4:42 am Reply

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!
- flavorthemoments — February 1, 2018 @ 6:43 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Cheyanne! It’s those easy recipes that we make day in and day out that should be shared right? 🙂
Robyn — January 11, 2019 @ 8:40 pm Reply

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👍
- flavorthemoments — January 12, 2019 @ 1:42 pm Reply
  
  I’m so glad you enjoyed the dressing Robyn! Greek yogurt is definitely my second favorite choice. 🙂
Marsha — February 24, 2019 @ 5:32 am Reply

Can I use sugar free syrup versus pure?
- flavorthemoments — February 24, 2019 @ 6:20 am Reply
  
  Absolutely! 🙂
sharon — September 3, 2020 @ 4:49 pm Reply

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
- flavorthemoments — September 3, 2020 @ 7:16 pm Reply
  
  You can certainly use stevia or a sweetener that your doctor or nutritionist has approved? You could always leave out the sweetener altogether.
Dee — November 20, 2020 @ 11:56 am Reply

How much should I add to a typical bag of coleslaw mix, roughly 14 oz?
- Marcie — November 20, 2020 @ 10:02 pm Reply
  
  I typically just eye ball it, but I’d suggest anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 cup.
Sharon — May 4, 2022 @ 7:25 am Reply

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
- Marcie — May 4, 2022 @ 9:42 am Reply
  
  I’m so happy to hear that you love the dressing Sharon! And homemade Greek yogurt must make it next level!
Jennifer VanCleave — July 12, 2023 @ 6:18 pm Reply

I love this it’s so healthy I used Greek yogurt and honey definitely using this again!!
- Marcie — July 13, 2023 @ 12:13 pm Reply
  
  Greek yogurt and honey are such a great combo! Glad you love the dressing!