There is just something about a good traditional coleslaw recipe. It is a great make ahead salad and creamy homemade coleslaw dressing is so easy to make. Serve it as a side with any grilled or fried meat or bring it to a potluck.
Stir together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt and pepper. Or put the dressing ingredients in a pint sized jar with lid and just shake it up. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to stir into the cabbage mixture.
In a large bowl, stir together the coleslaw and the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, but up to several hours.
Stir before serving.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. If it is a little bit watery, drain off the excess water and stir in a bit more mayonnaise if needed.
Notes
You can use 4 cups shredded cabbage and 1/2 cup shredded carrots in place of the coleslaw mix or try using other varieties of slaw mix if you would like, you don't have to use cabbage.