Buffalo Blue Cheese Coleslaw | The Ultimate BBQ & Cookout Side Dish

If you're looking for a bold twist on classic coleslaw, this Buffalo Blue Cheese Coleslaw is the perfect side dish! Crisp cabbage, fresh carrots, celery, scallions, and crumbled blue cheese are tossed in a creamy homemade Buffalo dressing for the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and crunchy flavors. This easy recipe comes together in about 45 minutes and pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, burgers, barbecue, pulled pork, ribs, wings, sandwiches, or your favorite cookout meals. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a potluck, or looking for a new family favorite, this slaw is sure to be a hit. If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe for more homemade comfort food recipes and easy side dishes. BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE COLESLAW Yield: 6 to 8 side servings Prep time: 20 minutes Chilling time: 20 to 30 minutes Total time: About 45 minutes Cooking required: None INGREDIENTS FOR THE SLAW * 8 cups finely shredded green cabbage — approximately 1½ pounds or 680 grams • 1 cup shredded carrot — approximately 3½ ounces or 100 grams • 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced — approximately 4 ounces or 115 grams • 4 scallions, thinly sliced — approximately 1½ ounces or 40 grams • 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided — approximately 3 ounces or 85 grams • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley — approximately 8 grams, optional FOR THE BUFFALO DRESSING * 1/2 cup mayonnaise — 4 ounces or 120 grams • 1/2 cup sour cream — approximately 3 ounces or 80 grams • 1/4 cup Buffalo-style wing sauce — 2 fluid ounces or 60 milliliters • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar — 1 fluid ounce or 30 milliliters • 1 tablespoon honey — approximately 3/4 ounce or 21 grams • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce — 5 milliliters • 1 teaspoon celery seed — approximately 2 grams • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder — approximately 1.5 grams • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder — approximately 1 gram • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper — approximately .5 gram • 1/4 teaspoon salt — approximately 1.5 grams, added only if needed OPTIONAL GARNISH Additional Buffalo sauce • Additional crumbled blue cheese • Sliced scallions • Chopped parsley • Thinly sliced celery leaves INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: MAKE THE BUFFALO DRESSING Place the mayonnaise and sour cream in a medium bowl. Add the Buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and evenly colored. Taste the dressing before adding salt. Buffalo sauce and blue cheese are already salty, so additional salt may not be necessary. The dressing should taste slightly stronger and tangier than you want the finished slaw to taste. The cabbage will soften and dilute the flavor slightly. STEP 2: COMBINE THE VEGETABLES Place the shredded cabbage, carrot, celery, and approximately three-quarters of the sliced scallions in a large mixing bowl. Toss the vegetables together before adding the dressing. This helps distribute the smaller ingredients evenly. STEP 3: DRESS THE SLAW Pour approximately three-quarters of the Buffalo dressing over the vegetables. Toss thoroughly, lifting the cabbage from the bottom of the bowl and folding it over the top. Add more dressing as needed. The vegetables should be evenly coated but should not be swimming in dressing. You may have a small amount of dressing left over depending on how finely the cabbage was shredded. STEP 4: ADD THE BLUE CHEESE Add approximately ⅔ cup or 70 grams of the crumbled blue cheese. Add the parsley, if using. Fold the blue cheese into the slaw gently so that some of the crumbles remain visible. Do not aggressively stir after adding the cheese, or it may disappear into the dressing. STEP 5: CHILL Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for 20 to 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to combine while the cabbage remains crisp. For the best texture, avoid chilling the dressed slaw for several hours before serving. STEP 6: FINAL TASTE AND PRESENTATION Remove the slaw from the refrigerator and toss it once more. Taste and adjust as needed: • Add Buffalo sauce for more heat. • Add honey if it tastes too sharp. • Add vinegar if it needs more brightness. • Add mayonnaise or sour cream if it is too spicy. • Add salt only after tasting the finished slaw. Transfer the slaw to a clean serving bowl. Top with the reserved blue cheese, remaining scallions, parsley, and a light drizzle of Buffalo sauce. Music Provided by @Havoc_Otter #BuffaloColeslaw #BlueCheeseColeslaw #ColeslawRecipe #BuffaloSauce #SummerSides #BBQSides #CookoutRecipes #SideDish #HomemadeRecipes #EasyRecipes #PotluckRecipes #comfortfood