Blue Cheese Slaw
May 02, 2025
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If you like blue cheese, this blue cheese slaw is a must try. It’s creamy, crunchy, and full of bold flavor. The cool crunch and tangy taste of the blue cheese pairs well with things like BBQ chicken, chicken wings, pork sandwiches, and more. This recipe can be made in minutes and always gets the best reviews.
My blue cheese slaw recipe is a staple in our house, especially in the summer. It’s an easy side dish that I love serving when we are grilling or just want something cool and crunchy with our meal.
My husband is obsessed with blue cheese. He always has a jar of my blue cheese dipping sauce in the refrigerator just so he can pour it on everything from burgers to veggies. That’s what gave me the idea to add blue cheese to our slaw.
The result was so good! The creamy slaw with the bite of blue cheese paired perfectly. Now it’s something we make frequently, especially in the warmer months.
If you like slaw be sure to try this red cabbage slaw, and broccoli slaw with ramen noodles.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Tangy flavor. If you like blue cheese, this recipe is for you. A little salty, creamy, and so good.
- Great texture. Fresh, crisp cabbage combined with a creamy homemade coleslaw dressing.
- Can be made ahead of time. Hosting a backyard BBQ? You can make this slaw a few hours ahead of time and serve later.
Ingredients
Just a few basic ingredients are needed for slaw with blue cheese.
- Cabbage – I prefer using red and green cabbage but you can choose to use just green or just red.
- Carrot – Use a box grater to shred a carrot or buy shredded carrots.
- Green onion
- Blue cheese – I like using blue cheese like a Gorgonzola or a Danish blue cheese.
- Mayonnaise
- Vinegar – Vinegar helps to balance the dressing. I like using either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. You can substitute with lemon juice if you prefer.
- Sugar – Adds a little sweetness and balance.
- Salt and pepper – Helps to season the coleslaw.
How to make blue cheese slaw
Scroll to the bottom for the full, printable recipe.
Step one: Prepare the red and green cabbage. Shred the carrots and dice green onions.
Step two: Place the cabbages, carrots, green onion, and blue cheese crumbles in a large bowl.
Step three: Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Step four: Pour the dressing on the cabbage mixture. Toss to completely coat.
Heather’s recipe tips
My homemade blue cheese slaw is really simple to make but I do have a few tips to share.
- Use freshly shredded cabbage. This makes a big difference in my opinion. Fresh cabbage is more flavorful and crunchy.
- Use a good blue cheese. Choose your favorite crumbled blue cheese.
- Chill before serving. After making the slaw, I like refrigerating it for about 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
Storage
Store: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You might need to drain off any extra liquid.
Freeze: Blue cheese slaw with mayonnaise doesn’t freeze well.
Variations
- Add bacon – Make blue cheese slaw with bacon by adding cooked and crumbled bacon.
- Add celery – Want even more crunch? Add diced celery to the slaw.
- Try sunflower seeds – Sunflower seeds or almond slivers add even more crunch.
Recipe FAQ’s
Yes, you can use your favorite bagged coleslaw mix for this recipe.
To prepare the cabbage for the slaw, you can use a mandolin to thinly slice it or use a sharp knife.
What to serve with blue cheese coleslaw
Homemade slaw goes well with a variety of dishes. It’s great to bring to a cookout, picnic, or potluck.
- As a side for air fryer BBQ chicken and slow cooker country style ribs.
- I like to pile it on top of a slow cooker BBQ beef sandwich.
- It’s also great with crab cakes or chicken croquettes.
- Just what you need for burgers and chicken wings.
More easy side dishes
Let me know if you make this slaw with blue cheese recipe in the comments below. I love to hear from you!
Blue Cheese Slaw Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ head green cabbage
- ½ head red cabbage
- ¼ cup green onion, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅙ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the red and green cabbage by cutting or slicing into shreds. Shred the carrot.
- Place the prepared cabbage in a large bowl. Add the shredded carrot and diced green onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss everything to fully combine.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cabbage. This makes a big difference in my opinion. Fresh cabbage is more flavorful and crunchy.
- Use a good blue cheese. Choose your favorite crumbled blue cheese.
- Let the slaw chill. After making the slaw, I like refrigerating it for about 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
