Creamy Coleslaw Dressing Recipe (Quick 5 Minute Recipe)

Name: Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Miracle Whip; 4 tablespoons white sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon celery seed

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This creamy coleslaw dressing is a simple recipe that comes together in minutes. Using everyday ingredients, it creates a perfect blend of sweetness, tang, and creaminess that complements coleslaw.

Creamy coleslaw dressing in a jar on the counter next to a bowl of homemade slaw.

It’s a great homemade dressing to keep on hand for quick meals, BBQ side dishes, or summer dinners. Once you try making your own, it’s hard to go back to store-bought.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

Recipe Name: Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
Cook Time: About 5 minutes
Servings: about 1 1/2 cups
Main Ingredients: Miracle Whip (or mayo), sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, celery seed
Dietary Info: Vegetarian, gluten-free, family-friendly, budget-friendly
Difficulty Level: Easy

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Coleslaw Dressing

Quick and Easy to Make: This easy coleslaw dressing comes together in just a few minutes. Just whisk everything together, and it’s ready to use.
Simple Pantry Ingredients: You only need a handful of basic ingredients, making this a simple homemade dressing you can make anytime.
Perfect Balance Of Flavors: This creamy coleslaw dressing has just the right mix of sweet and tangy, making it a great pairing with any coleslaw mix.
Great For Everyday Meals Or BBQs: It’s a homemade dressing that works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for summer cookouts and gatherings.

Ingredients

1 cup Miracle Whip (or mayo)
4 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed

How To Make Creamy Coleslaw Dressing

The Miracle Whip was added to a small mixing bowl.

The lemon juice, sugar, and other seasonings were added to the bowl.

Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl.

The slaw dressing has been whisked together.

Holding some of the homemade coleslaw dressing up on a spoon above the bowl.

Then whisk together until smooth.

A jar of homemade creamy coleslaw dressing is sitting on the counter.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Recipe Notes & Tips

Whisk Until Smooth: Make sure everything is well mixed so the sugar dissolves and the dressing has a smooth, creamy texture.
Let It Chill Before Using: For the best flavor, refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before using. This helps the flavors blend together.
Adjust To Taste: You can easily tweak this homemade coleslaw dressing. Add a little more sugar for sweetness, or extra vinegar or lemon juice if you like it more tangy.

Substitutions

Miracle Whip – If you prefer mayonnaise, it’s an easy substitute. But it’s not as sweet as Miracle Whip, so taste and adjust the sugar to suit your tastes.
Vinegar – I use normal white vinegar, but you can swap it with apple cider vinegar if you like.
Celery Seed – If you don’t like a celery flavor, you can reduce it or leave it out and add more black pepper.

FAQ’s

Yes, this dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Yes, you can use mayonnaise if you prefer. The flavor will be a little less sweet, so you may want to adjust the sugar slightly.

It also works well as a sandwich spread, burger topping, or a dip for vegetables.

Yes, simply reduce the sugar to taste if you prefer a more tangy dressing.

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Creamy Coleslaw Dressing

This creamy coleslaw dressing is a simple homemade recipe made with basic ingredients and ready in minutes. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor and is great for coleslaw, sandwiches, and summer meals.

Prep Time 5

Serving Size servings

Ingredients

1 cup Miracle Whip
4 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk together until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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Kim Mills is a homeschooling mom of 6 and lives on an urban homestead in Ontario, Canada. Blogging at Homestead Acres she enjoys sharing tips to help you save money, grow and preserve your own food.