Joy Bauer Shares Creative Summer Coleslaw Recipes

Craving coleslaw? You’ve come to the right place, because I’ve whipped up three mouthwatering summer coleslaws that will elevate your meals to new heights! From my peachy recipe with juicy fruit and buttery pecans to a vibrant Thai-inspired blend topped with a sweet and salty peanut sauce to my creamy and tangy Buffalo-style coleslaw, it’s a trio of deliciousness packed with nutrient-dense ingredients. Whether you’re planning a picnic or spicing up a barbecue, these dishes are sure to liven up your meal.

Hello, beautiful! This vibrant take on a classic summer side dish is calling your name. Crisp shredded cabbage and carrots combined with juicy ripe peaches and rich toasted pecans create a refreshing recipe that screams summer. The combination of textures and flavors makes this coleslaw not only pretty to look at, but also darn good to devour! With just a handful of ingredients and simple prep, you’ll create a show-stopping coleslaw that will be the star of any meal. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, this coleslaw adds a unique and sophisticated touch to your table.

This coleslaw combines the crunch and nutrition of shredded cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers with the green sweetness of edamame, green onions, and cilantro. There’s so much to love about this bowl of goodness: protein, fiber, plant-based omega-3 fats, vitamin C, and more! But what really sets this dish apart is the sweet, umami peanut sauce that takes it to the next level. Topped with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds for added crunch and depth of flavor, this addictive coleslaw is a celebration of mouthwatering flavors that will elevate any mealtime.

Joy Bauer

Feeling hot, hot, hot? Spice up your coleslaw with this bold and creamy twist. What’s the secret ingredient? Cottage cheese! I made a Buffalo dressing with cottage cheese and hot sauce, filling this dish with velvety protein and fiery flavor. I totally get that people have varying degrees of heat tolerance, so rest assured, you can dial down the heat significantly (by simply omitting the cayenne) or dial it up significantly (by leaving out the cayenne and spooning extra hot sauce onto your personal plate, like I do). I also know that cottage cheese can be polarizing—I personally love it, but for the people who hate it, here’s my point: You can’t taste the cottage cheese in this mix—it’s truly undetectable. Follow my lead and add optional sliced ​​green onions and jalapeños…and for a more Buffalo wing experience, you can also add crumbled blue cheese on top.