Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

a no-fuss side dish

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For coleslaw:

Creamy apple cider dressing:

Nutritional Information

446
calories
32,9g
fat
19,2g
carbohydrates
21,5g
protein
51mg
cholesterol
1022mg
sodium
Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

Recipe Description

This Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw will take your go-to coleslaw recipe to new heights! Loaded with healthy veggies and lots of bacon and served with a creamy homemade dressing, this coleslaw is the perfect side dish to win over any crowd. 

What makes this no-fuss coleslaw recipe a crowd-pleaser? Well, this recipe combines all the beautiful flavors of a loaded potato salad – minus the potato. Plus, the delicious crunch and mouthwatering tang of a classic coleslaw. You can cheat a little bit and use a pre-packaged shredded cabbage. If that’s not your thing, slice your cabbage thinly as well as some red onions and shallots. Using a mandolin will make your job easier.  

To make the Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook bacon

    5 min
    Step 1 - Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 200 grams coarsely chopped bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Make dressing

    2 min
    Step 2 - Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

    Meanwhile, in a medium jug or bowl, whisk to combine 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard.

  3. 3

    Assemble slaw

    2 min
    Step 3 - Mile-High Loaded ColeslawStep 3 - Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

    On a serving platter, place two-thirds sliced red cabbage, then top with half of the sliced red onion. Combine the green cabbage with the sliced shallot and top the red onion with a two-thirds green cabbage and shallot mixture.

  4. 4

    Add Parmesan cheese and dressing

    2 min
    Step 4 - Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

    Sprinkle the green cabbage layer with most of the grated Parmesan and drizzle two-thirds dressing over.

  5. 5

    Add bacon and almonds

    2 min
    Step 5 - Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

    Set aside a few pieces of bacon and some flaked almonds and top the dressing with the remaining bacon and almonds.

  6. 6

    Continue layering

    2 min
    Step 6 - Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

    Repeat the layers. Finish with the reserved bacon and almonds and sprinkle with extra shallot.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw

    Serve and enjoy!

This Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw recipe is simple to make and tastes so amazing. Use it as a side dish to your favorite meat or poultry main dish, and please don’t forget to come back to leave a comment with your thoughts.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Gerry
May 9, 2025
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Made this coleslaw for a family BBQ. Everyone loved it. The mix of flavors is just superb. Will deff make again.

Bella
January 24, 2025
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I made this coleslaw for a friends party and everyone loved it. The bacon added a perfect crunch, simply great! I felt proud.

Wendy
December 18, 2024
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OMG, this Mile-High Loaded Coleslaw is legit the bomb! I whipped it up for a BBQ, and everyone was raving about it. The crunch is on point, and that creamy dressing? Yasss! Totally my new go-to side dish. 😍

Nate
March 19, 2024
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Delicious!

Diana Smith
January 29, 2024
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Exceptional

Ursula Jackson
November 16, 2023
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Wow! This coleslaw is simply amazing! Served it at my picnic and everyone loved it!

Nikki
November 16, 2023
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This coleslaw is bomb. Made it for my BBQ, everyone loved it. Super easy and delicious.

Victoria Thorne
October 25, 2023
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This coleslaw was a hit at our family BBQ! The kids loved the crunch with the bacon. Will defo make again.

Tom Reynolds
October 4, 2023
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Delicious! I made this coleslaw for our summer picnic, and everyone loved it. The bacon and veggies together are amazing. So easy to prepare, I felt extra proud serving it!

Betty Johnson
October 1, 2023
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This coleslaw was super easy to make and loved by everyone. Great flavor!

Vince
October 1, 2023
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Coleslaw made my BBQ a hit!

Jessica Roberts
July 30, 2023
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Delicious, easy recipe! Made it for my friends last weekend and they loved it.

Rebecca Smith
June 20, 2023
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Amazing! I made this for a summer picnic, and everyone raved about it. The crunch from the veggies and the creaminess of the dressing were perfect together. I even used pre-packaged cabbage for simplicity, which made my prep a breeze. Definitely my new go-to coleslaw recipe.

Jessica
March 22, 2023
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This coleslaw was a hit at our BBQ, super easy.

Maggie
November 6, 2022
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Superb coleslaw recipe! Made it for a family BBQ and everyone loved it. The bacon adds such a nice twist.

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