Burger Slaw Recipe (4 Ingredients Only) - Southern Plate (2024)

My trusty 4-ingredient burger slaw recipe is a little bit tangy, a little bit sweet, and a whole lot tasty! It’s the perfect complement to a juicy beef burger.

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This Southern-style burger slaw is one of my very favorite accompaniments to a big old juicy hamburger, especially a mouthwatering meatloaf burger like I posted yesterday! It’s simple to make and compliments beef really well.

Luckily, it’s a very quick and easy recipe. It takes less than 5 minutes to combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. What are the 4 ingredients, I hear you say? Vinegar, granulated sugar, Season All, and coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots). Once they’re all mixed together, you chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so those delicious flavors can mingle and soak into the coleslaw. The longer you chill, the better… but sometimes we’re hungry and can’t wait, right?

This burger slaw is a little bit tangy thanks to the vinegar, a little bit sweet thanks to the sugar, and a whole lot tasty thanks to the delicious Season All seasoning. Add it to any burger or sandwich to take it to the next level. Slaw burgers on hamburger buns are something else!

Let’s get cookin’!

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Recipe Ingredients

  • White vinegar
  • Coleslaw mix
  • Sugar
  • Season All

How to Make Easy Burger Slaw

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Pour sugar into the vinegar.

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Stir that up a minute or so or until you’re tired of fooling with it.

Most folks would say until your sugar dissolves, but we’re gonna pour this over our cabbage and let it marinate for a bit and the sugar can dissolve just fine during that process without needing me to babysit it 😉.

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Add Season All…

…which has no MSG. Not that I, personally, have a vendetta against MSG but I know a lot of folks do and suspicions would be raised in the comments about whether or not this was evil.

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Stir that up. Again just until you’re tired of fooling with it.

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Put your coleslaw mix in a big old bowl and pour our vinegar mixture over it.

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Stir it really well until it is all coated.

Put a lid on this and place it in the fridge for about half an hour (or more if you need to).

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During that time the burger slaw will wilt down significantly and become filled with even more wondrous yumminess.

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Use it to top your favorite burger. I especially love it on these mouthwatering meatloaf burgers that I posted yesterday.

Now go make it a GREAT day!

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Storage

Store leftover hamburger slaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Recipe Notes

  • If it makes you feel better, you can shred the cabbage and carrots yourself instead of buying this bag (you overachiever, you!). Just get a small head of cabbage and about 2 carrots (whatever size you grab first) and shred those puppies up.
  • You can totally substitute the white sugar for brown sugar if you like.
  • Another common substitution is swapping the white vinegar for apple cider vinegar.
  • If you’re a fan of mustard, add a 1/4 cup of yellow mustard or your mustard of choice to the vinegar mixture.
  • If you want to add more veggies to the cabbage slaw, add 1/2 cup of chopped bell pepper.
  • Want to make a spicy slaw instead? Add 1 tablespoon of hot sauce (like Sriracha) to the vinegar mixture or simply add it to your burger before taking a big ol’ bite.

Recipe FAQs

What is the difference between burger coleslaw and burger slaw?

The main difference is that coleslaw is typically creamy and made with mayonnaise, while our burger slaw has a vinegar-based marinade. But both burger toppings are made with a combination of cabbage (napa cabbage, purple cabbage, red cabbage, or a mixture) and carrot.

What do you serve with burger slaw?

Here are a few more burgers and sandwich options if you’re wondering what to pair with this delicious burger slaw: hamburger steak burgers with fried onions,smoked burger recipe, steak sandwiches, loose meat sandwiches, and juicy pork burgers.

Another option is to make your own slaw burger. Grab a burger bun, add a turkey burger or salmon burger patty for something different (check out this recipe), and layer on the tomato slices, white or red onion, cheese, and slaw.

Check out these other scrumptious slaw recipes:

Best Coleslaw by Miss Millie

Mustard Slaw (from the SouthernPlate Mag!)

Vinegar Slaw

Asian Slaw

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Burger Slaw

My trusty 4-ingredient burger slaw recipe is a little bit tangy, a little bit sweet, and a whole lot tasty! It's the perfect complement to a juicy beef burger.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Chilling Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: burger, coleslaw, salad

Servings: 4 burgers

Calories: 152kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package coleslaw mix 1 pound of shredded cabbage and carrots
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Season All

Instructions

  • Stir together the vinegar and sugar. Add Season All and stir again.

    1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons Season All

  • Place coleslaw mix in a medium bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over it.

    1 package coleslaw mix

  • Stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal

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FAQs

What's the difference between coleslaw and slaw? ›

The real difference is that the raw, chopped vegetables in coleslaw are primarily cabbage: Napa, red, savoy, or bok choy. Slaw without the cole can feature any crunchy veggie in place of cabbage, including chopped or shredded broccoli, carrots, snow peas, jicama, and more.

What is a slawburger? ›

Slaw Burger. Slaw burger is a traditional American type of burger that's common in the southern parts of the United States. It's essentially a classic burger topped with coleslaw. In most cases, the burger consists of a meat patty that's topped with sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, and coleslaw dressing.

What is KFC coleslaw made of? ›

There are only 3 vegetables: You can buy a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw and finely chop that, if you prefer. But keep in mind that true KFC Coleslaw only contains green cabbage, carrots, and onions, so don't use the packaged cabbage that has red cabbage or any herbs.

What is Cole Slaw mix made of? ›

It's packed with shredded cabbage and julienned carrots (for health!) and tossed in the holy triumvirate of coleslaw dressing ingredients: apple cider vinegar for acidity, honey for balance, and mayonnaise to tie it all together (feel free to substitute up to half the mayo for tangier Greek yogurt or sour cream for an ...

Why did KFC stop selling coleslaw? ›

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

Is coleslaw a southern thing? ›

In South Carolina, you'll find various coleslaw styles, but the most prevalent is mayonnaise-based, aka Southern-style. The first coleslaw recipes, however, contained zero mayo and for good reason—the condiment hadn't been invented yet. Food historians trace the origins of coleslaw all the way back to ancient Rome.

What is a Tennessee Slugburger? ›

A Depression-era favorite made famous in Corinth, Mississippi, a "Slugburger" is made with ground meat (usually pork and sometimes beef), flour, soy grits or another extender. They are as flavorful as they come, and a nostalgia-fueled delicacy around North Mississippi, West Tennessee, and Northern Alabama.

Where did Slawburger originate? ›

Fayetteville Main Street presents the Slawburger Festival in Fayetteville, Tennessee–home of the Famous Slawburger.

What is a Wurly burger? ›

Batter burger. A fast food consisting of a beef patty cooked in batter, similar to a battered sausage. A Wurly burger (spellings vary) is a batter burger served with a hamburger bun and toppings.

What is Popeyes coleslaw made of? ›

This creamy, tangy Popeye's coleslaw recipe tastes just like what you would order at the popular American fast food restaurant. Zesty raw cabbage, carrots, and onions tossed with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing makes a delicious side dish with only 15 minutes of prep time.

Who makes good coleslaw? ›

With its nice, thick dressing, Walmart's deli coleslaw is the best creamy coleslaw of the bunch. The dressing is heavy on the mayo, which makes it the best coleslaw to slather on a burger or pulled pork sandwich, and the copious amounts of shredded carrot will contribute some crunch, too.

What is traditional coleslaw made of? ›

What is traditional coleslaw made of? Traditional coleslaw is little more than shredded cabbage and a creamy dressing. This recipe adds a bit more flavor with shredded carrots and onion. The creamy dressing is made with mayonnaise, sugar, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper, for a just right tangy-sweet flavor.

What is Amish coleslaw made of? ›

Amish Vinegar Slaw or Old Fashioned Coleslaw is lighter and tangier than a classic mayo based slaw. Made with shredded cabbage, onion, apple cider vinegar, and dry mustard. This is the perfect quick Side Dish that you can bring along to BBQs, potlucks, and family gatherings.

What is in Mary Brown's coleslaw? ›

If you're in the mood for something creamy, sweet, and tangy, coleslaw is an excellent option. Mary Brown's shreds fresh cabbage and carrots in house, and tops it with a creamy dressing.

What are the ingredients in Aldi coleslaw? ›

Specifications
IngredientsWhite Cabbage (45%), Mayonnaise (Rapeseed Oil, Water, Pasteurised 𝐄𝐠𝐠 Yolk, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, White Wine Vinegar, Salt, 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐝 Powder, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Carrot (15%), Onions.
LifestyleVegetarian
Net weight300g
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Why is coleslaw now called slaw? ›

Whatever the reason for the formation, people familiar with the food item began tinkering with its name. For instance, the Latin-based cole was substituted for cold and the spelling variant slaugh was used with cold or cole. The name was also chopped to slaw or slaugh.

What defines a slaw? ›

What is slaw? Slaw is a cold salad commonly made from sliced or chopped raw vegetables, especially cabbage or carrots, mixed with a dressing made with mayonnaise or vinegar. It often includes other seasonings and ingredients, such as onions and apples.

Is coleslaw the same as shredded cabbage? ›

Most people refer to sliced or shredded raw cabbage coated with mayo- or vinegar-based dressing as coleslaw (or just slaw). It may also contain lemon juice, onions, shredded carrots, slivered almonds, and even fruit.

What is the plural of slaw? ›

Answer. The noun slaw can be countable or uncountable. In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will also be slaw. However, in more specific contexts, the plural form can also be slaws e.g. in reference to various types of slaws or a collection of slaws.

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