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Homemade Marie’s coleslaw dressing copycat in a glass jar with creamy coleslaw in the background.

Marie’s Coleslaw Dressing Recipe – Easy Homemade Copycat

This easy homemade Marie’s coleslaw dressing recipe is creamy, slightly sweet, and perfectly tangy. Made with simple ingredients in just 5 minutes, it’s delicious tossed with shredded cabbage and carrots for an easy homemade coleslaw.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: dressing, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp celery seed
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Airtight container or jar for storage

Method
 

  1. Add the mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper to a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness or acidity if desired.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  5. Stir before serving. Toss with shredded cabbage and carrots immediately before serving.

Notes

For coleslaw: For 6–8 cups of shredded cabbage and carrots, start with about ¾ cup of dressing. Toss well and add more dressing as needed.
Vinegar: White vinegar can be substituted for apple cider vinegar for a slightly sharper flavor.
Storage: Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4–5 days. Stir well before using.
Make ahead: The dressing tastes even better after it has had some time to chill, so you can make it several hours before serving.