Summer Coleslaw – light and tangy no mayo coleslaw recipe that you can make all summer long!
Photos updated as of June 2016
Summer is a busy time of year for everyone. I always go into summer thinking we don’t have that much planned, then the next thing I know summer is over, and almost every weekend was full! Not sure how it happens, it just does. The 4th of July is over, and I feel like we just started summer. But it is almost half over already. How does time go so quickly?!
This summer coleslaw recipe is a good one. It is lighter, and just more summer friendly. It is a vinegar and oil slaw – no mayo! I think I have mentioned before how picky my family is. This is one of very few veggies I can get my husband to eat. And boy does he eat this! And it takes about 2 minutes to put together, so you can’t really go wrong. It is great for summer BBQ’s, and potlucks where food will be sitting out for awhile. You don’t have to worry about the mayo going bad.
I have never been a fan of mayo, so a no mayo coleslaw recipe is about the only kind I will eat. Unless it has a ton of other flavors in there, like Cranberry Apple Coleslaw, that one I like. I have been making this summer coleslaw since I first got married. I quickly realized that coleslaw was one of my husbands favorite side dishes, and started trying out recipes until he found one he loved. At the time I think he was trying to lose weight, so he wanted to skip the mayo. Turned out he loved this summer coleslaw recipe even when he wasn’t worried about calories. So we have been making in since! Make it the next time you grill out and you will not be disappointed!
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbls sugar
- 2 Tbls Canola Oil
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 1 tsp salt
- Pepper
- Mix the vinegar and the sugar together.
- Mix the vinegar and the sugar together.
- Whisk in the oil.
- Add the coleslaw mix, salt, and a little pepper.
- Toss to combine.
- Let sit for about 20 minutes, for the flavors to combine before you serve.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge, just as good the next day.
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Anonymous says
That slaw looks good, Erin. I think I might even try to make it 🙂 For future, you might want to type up your entry in Word, save it and then transfer it to Blogger so you don't have to retype everything. Great job on the blog, you deserve the awards!
Shannon
Anonymous says
That slaw looks good, Erin. I think I might even try to make it 🙂 For future, you might want to type up your entry in Word, save it and then transfer it to Blogger so you don't have to retype everything. Great job on the blog, you deserve the awards!
Shannon
Chad @ thebreakupnote says
I love how simple this is – excellent job!
Chad @ thebreakupnote says
I love how simple this is – excellent job!
Farrah says
Thank you so much for the award! That is actually my first award 🙂 I'm flattered! Loving your blog <3
Farrah says
Thank you so much for the award! That is actually my first award 🙂 I'm flattered! Loving your blog <3
Pegasuslegend says
looks great!
Pegasuslegend says
looks great!
girlichef says
Mmmm…delicious! I love tangy slaw and the red wine vinegar is a great addition.
girlichef says
Mmmm…delicious! I love tangy slaw and the red wine vinegar is a great addition.
The Country Cook says
Hi Erin!! Sorry I'm so late responding. I'm finally starting to get caught up on everything since we got back from being outta town. First of all, let me say I have loved looking at all your recipes. You have so many good ones up here. I really love this cole slaw recipe. Your family sounds so much like mine! My hubby is probably pickier than my 5 year old!
Thank you so much for the award! You are just so sweet to even think of me. I feel honored! ;o)
The Country Cook says
Hi Erin!! Sorry I'm so late responding. I'm finally starting to get caught up on everything since we got back from being outta town. First of all, let me say I have loved looking at all your recipes. You have so many good ones up here. I really love this cole slaw recipe. Your family sounds so much like mine! My hubby is probably pickier than my 5 year old!
Thank you so much for the award! You are just so sweet to even think of me. I feel honored! ;o)
Alexandra says
Thanks Erin! I'm hoping to find some time to catch up on my blogging…both the ones I follow and my own. But I know for sure that you've got some great recipes here that I can't wait to try!!!!
Alexandra says
Thanks Erin! I'm hoping to find some time to catch up on my blogging…both the ones I follow and my own. But I know for sure that you've got some great recipes here that I can't wait to try!!!!