Memphis Chopped Coleslaw Recipe

Name: Memphis Chopped Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cabbage chopped fine; 1 each jalapeno pepper finely diced; 1 each carrots shredded; 1 small onions shredded; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup prepared mustard; 1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon celery seeds; ⅔ cup brown sugar, light packed

Servings: persons

1 head cabbage chopped fine
1 each jalapeno pepper finely diced
1 each carrots shredded
1 small onions shredded
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seeds
⅔ cup brown sugar, light packed

1
Toss the cabbage, jalapeno, carrot, onion, and salt in colander set in the sink.
2
Let rest for one or two hours to get rid of the excess water that makes most slaw watery.
3
Rinse with cold water and spin in a salad spinner to dry (or dry well with paper towels).
4
Add the well drained and dried cabbage to a large bowl.
5
In a small saucepan, add the yellow mustard, chili sauce (or ketchup), sour cream, apple cider vinegar, celery seeds and sugar.
6
Bring to the boil over medium-high heat.
7
Pour over the cabbage and toss to coat.
8
Refrigerate covered, for at least one hour or overnight.

323

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cabbage chopped fine, 1 each jalapeno pepper finely diced, 1 each carrots shredded, 1 small onions shredded, and more.

Yes, Memphis Chopped Coleslaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Memphis Chopped Coleslaw

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Variations & substitutions

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