Vanderbilt Victory Coleslaw
A crisp, tangy slaw with toasted pecans, celebrating the Commodores' overtime resilience on the field. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups, shredded cabbage
- 1 cup, shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 cup, chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup, toasted pecans
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup shredded carrots, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp celery seed until smooth.
- Step 2: Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 3: Just before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted pecans over the top of the coleslaw.









