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overhead view of a bowl of slaw for burgers with creamy mayonnaise dressing.
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Easy Coleslaw for Burgers

Try our easy coleslaw for burgers; it’s sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, and perfect for topping any burger.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Course: Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Chef’s knife or mandoline (use the blade guard)
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl

Ingredients

Coleslaw:

  • ½ small head white cabbage 14 oz/ 400 g, Note 1
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 small red onion or ½ a medium one, Note 2

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard Dijon or yellow
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or another sweetener, to taste, Note 3
  • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar to taste Note 4
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped, fresh or frozen
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher, more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper more to taste

Instructions

  • Cabbage: Remove the damaged outer leaves and discard them. Quarter the cabbage and remove the core. Cut two quarters (or enough cabbage to have about 14 oz/ 400 g) into shreds (Note 5).
    ½ head small cabbage (14 oz/ 400 g)
  • Tenderize: Place the cabbage into a large bowl, add ¼ teaspoon of salt, and knead the shreds shortly to tenderize the cabbage lightly.
  • Carrots: Grate them coarsely using the side with the larger holes of your box grater. Add them to the cabbage.
    2 medium carrots
  • Onion: Slice it finely and add it to the bowl.
    1 small onion or ½ a medium
  • Dressing: Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust the taste with more salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar. The coleslaw dressing should taste sweet, tangy, and peppery.
    2 tablespoon mayonnaise + 4 tablespoon Greek yogurt + 1 tablespoon mustard + 1 tablespoon sugar + 1 ½ tablespoon vinegar + 2 tablespoon chives + ¾ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Combine vegetables and dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  1. Cabbage: Replace ½ of the white cabbage with red cabbage for a more colorful coleslaw.
  2. White or yellow onions are both okay.
  3. Sugar alternatives: xylitol, honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup.
  4. White wine vinegar is also great.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion from 8 | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2629IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.4mg