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Blue Cheese Bacon Coleslaw Recipe

Blue Cheese Bacon Coleslaw Recipe

This Blue Cheese Bacon Coleslaw Recipe transforms ordinary cabbage into something extraordinary.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Large serving spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 2 large carrots julienned
  • 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon until crispy. Let cool completely.
  • Shred green and red cabbage finely.
  • Julienne carrots into thin matchsticks.
  • Crumble cooled bacon into small pieces.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and honey together.
  • Add salt and pepper to dressing.
  • Combine all vegetables in large bowl.
  • Pour dressing over vegetable mixture.
  • Toss everything together until well coated.
  • Add crumbled bacon and blue cheese.
  • Gently fold ingredients to avoid breaking.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Use fresh, crisp cabbage for best texture and flavor results.
  2. Cook bacon until extra crispy to prevent sogginess in coleslaw.
  3. Chill ingredients before mixing to keep the salad cold longer.
  4. Add blue cheese just before serving to maintain its distinct flavor.
  5. Double the recipe for large gatherings or meal prep purposes.
Keyword Blue Cheese Bacon Coleslaw Recipe