UPDATED FEBRUARY 2022: Most of the time I make coleslaw it’s for large family get-togethers, like a barbecue or picnic. Sometimes, though, I just want to make a small batch to go with fish tacos or to serve on a pulled pork sandwich. This tangy coleslaw for two is a recipe for a smaller batch that could work as a side dish or as a condiment.
We grew cabbage in the garden this year instead of Brussels sprouts so we’ve been eating more of it than we normally do.

When you’ve got a row of cabbage this beautiful, you’ve got to be creative.
Cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables but when you can get it fresh – from your garden or farmers market, the flavor is so much better. Another thing I like about cabbage is that after we harvest the main head, it keeps growing. The subsequent heads are smaller and just as delicious.
Cole slaw or coleslaw is simply a cabbage salad. So you can go crazy and make your cabbage salad however you want. Use your imagination or give this one a try.
- 2 cups cabbage, grated or cut very thinly (whichever you prefer)
- 1 small carrot, grated
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (use 1 teaspoon if you like yours less tangy)
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- In a medium sized bowl combine the celery salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the cabbage and carrot. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
I’d love to hear what you think.
Below are some tools that you might find helpful for making fresh slaw. I have all of these items. I love my knife and the box grater. I purchased both from my local kitchen store. My food processor isn’t anything fancy. I purchased it at WalMart to replace the one I’d had since 1987! My mandolin slicer is from a Pampered Chef party. The key to a good slaw is to make sure that everything is uniformly chopped. That’s why it might be a good idea to use the same tool: grater, food processor or mandolin if you’re making a big batch.
If you don’t have a kitchen shop near you, you can get all of these items on Amazon. To be completely transparent, I should let you know that if you click – and purchase – any of these items on Amazon, I will receive a small commission.
My Favorite Chopping Tools on Amazon
Be sure to let me know your favorite slaw combination in the comments below!
12 comments
Thanks! I halved it so I could make coleslaw for one! Lol
This is perfect, I just wanted coleslaw for 2. Tasted great!
So glad you were able to use it!
Waiting to have it in a couple of hours for dinner to go with air-fried chicken strips. All home-made. I can hardly wait.
Let me know how you like it and if you modified the recipe. Enjoy!
Thanks so much for this smaller version! The fiance and I are having pulled pork sandwiches tonight and I have some leftover cabbage to use up so this is perfect 🙂
Yay!!!!
WOW!! I’ve never had much luck with Cole slaw… This one hits the spot..PERFECTLY!
Thank you so much!!
Very easy to make and delicious! Def will make this again!!
You’re a lifesaver! I can never get the amount of dressing right if I’m just making a small batch. This was perfect!
So glad you liked it!
This is butt way to salty