Blue Cheese Coleslaw Recipe

This easy blue cheese coleslaw recipe is a tasty twist on this classic side dish. The pungent cheese adds a surprisingly delicious flavor pop to the creamy slaw.

Blue cheese coleslaw is the perfect side dish for summer BBQs, picnics, and potlucks. The slaw pairs perfectly with bold main courses like buffalo chicken and pulled pork, and can be served as a topping for burgers, hot dogs, or sandwiches.

Thanks to the fresh cabbage and carrots, this dish is a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and potassium from the blue cheese.

Preparation

In a jar or bowl, combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or vigorously shake to make the coleslaw dressing.

In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, celery, green onions and blue cheese crumbles.

Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss to coat.

Refrigerate the blue cheese coleslaw until ready to serve.

Recipe Variations

While the recipe is pretty straightforward, there are still changes that can be made to suit you preferences or what you have on-hand. Here are a few ideas.

• Use freshly cut shredded cabbage and carrots in place of the bagged mix. A mix of red and green cabbage adds great color, but if you just have green, that is fine.
• Swap half the mayo for sour cream to reduce the fat in the coleslaw.
• A couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar can stand in for the lemon juice if you like.
• If you like a little sweetness in your coleslaw add a teaspoon of sugar to the creamy dressing when mixing it.

Serving

This fun twist on coleslaw pairs great with Buffalo chicken wings, barbecue ribs, sandwiches and even as a side with pizza. Pile some right on a spicy chicken sandwich or burger.

I recommend it with my Popeyes Chicken, BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings, or Blackened Salmon.

Storing

Store blue cheese coleslaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For the best taste and texture, enjoy your coleslaw within a day or two of making it.