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Top-down view of a bowl filled with creamy coleslaw made from chopped green cabbage, shredded carrots, and minced onion. The vegetables are coated in a rich dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and pickles. The dish is served chilled in a white bowl over a clean marble background, capturing freshness and texture.

Popeyes Coleslaw Recipe

This Popeyes Coleslaw is creamy, slightly sweet, and perfectly crunchy. Made with fresh cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing, it’s the ultimate refreshing side for your favorite Southern meals!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, southern
Servings 8
Calories 272 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon for mixing
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Grater (for shredding carrots)
  • Airtight container (for chilling)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 6 cups green cabbage chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot shredded
  • 1/4 yellow onion minced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, sweet and dill pickle relish, vinegar, vegetable oil, and mustard until well combined.
    In a large clear glass mixing bowl placed on a white marble countertop, mayonnaise, sugar, sweet pickle relish, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, yellow mustard, and vegetable oil are being whisked together to create a smooth and creamy coleslaw dressing. The image captures the beginning of the flavor-building process for the coleslaw.
  • Add the chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, and minced onion to the bowl.
    Freshly chopped green cabbage, bright orange shredded carrots, and finely minced yellow onion are being added into a bowl of creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, and vinegar. The ingredients are layered inside a clear glass mixing bowl sitting on a clean white marble surface, ready to be mixed for classic coleslaw.
  • Mix everything thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) for the best flavor.
    The mixed coleslaw is now resting in a large glass bowl covered with a clear airtight lid, placed on a clean white marble countertop. This step is crucial for allowing the flavors of the creamy dressing to blend with the fresh vegetables, enhancing the overall taste and texture of the coleslaw as it chills.
  • Give it a final stir before serving.
    After a few hours in the refrigerator, the coleslaw is being stirred one final time in a large glass bowl on a white marble surface. This step ensures that the creamy dressing is evenly distributed and the texture is consistent throughout. The cabbage and carrots look vibrant and coated in the rich dressing.
  • Serve chilled as a side with Sausage Jambalaya or Cornbread.
    Top-down view of a bowl filled with creamy coleslaw made from chopped green cabbage, shredded carrots, and minced onion. The vegetables are coated in a rich dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and pickles. The dish is served chilled in a white bowl over a clean marble background, capturing freshness and texture.