Papajoe's Coleslaw for BBQ Samiches (Sandwiches for Normal Folk)

This unique coleslaw with carrots and cabbage features a sweet, creamy, tangy dressing of buttermilk, sour cream, mayo, honey, and apple cider vinegar.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 84 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon basil pesto
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 large head cabbage, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup finely shredded carrots
• 0.5 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
• 1.5 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise (such as Duke's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together cabbage and carrots in a large bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Whisk together creamy salad dressing, mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, basil pesto, mustard, cayenne pepper, celery seed, onion powder, ground black pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Pour 1/2 of the dressing over cabbage-carrot mixture; toss to coat. Gradually mix in remaining dressing until coleslaw reaches desired consistency. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 3 hours.