Bacon Ranch Coleslaw

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing side dish that goes with everything from burgers to barbecue, this Bacon Ranch Coleslaw is your answer. It’s cool, creamy, and loaded with crispy bacon and zesty ranch flavor—what’s not to love?

Ready in: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Best for: Cookouts, weeknight dinners, potlucks

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Make-ahead approved – Mix it up early and chill until you’re ready to serve.
• Loaded with flavor – Smoky bacon and zesty ranch make this anything but boring coleslaw
• Quick and easy – Just a handful of ingredients and ready in minutes

Ingredients for Bacon Ranch Coleslaw

• Mayonnaise
• Buttermilk
• Ranch dressing mix
• Bacon
• Slaw mix – cabbage and carrots
• Green onions, thinly sliced
• Black pepper

How to Make Bacon Ranch Coleslaw Recipe

1. Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble it once cooled. If you want to know how to cook bacon in the oven, this is my favorite method!
2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, and ranch dressing mix.
3. Add in the slaw mix, green onions, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
4. Stir in the bacon just before serving to keep it crispy.

Recipe Tips & Variations

• Shortcut tip: Use pre-cooked bacon and bottle ranch dressing for a 5 minute recipe.
• Add-ins: Shredded cheddar or chopped jalapeños give it a fun twist.
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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This Bacon Ranch Coleslaw is the kind of side dish that disappears fast. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or need something simple to round out a weeknight dinner, this creamy, crunchy slaw is a guaranteed hit.

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Bacon Ranch Coleslaw

Bacon Ranch Coleslaw is the ultimate easy side dish for summer BBQs and weeknight dinners. Creamy, crunchy, and loaded with ranch flavor and crispy bacon.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cabbaage, cabbage salad

Servings: 6

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1 ½ tablespoons ranch dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 14 ounces slaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
• 4 green onions sliced

Instructions

• Cook bacon until crispy in a pan or in the oven, drain on paper towels. Crumble or coarsely chop.
• In a large mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, buttermilk and ranch dressing mix.
• Whisk until well combined.
• Add slaw mix, green onions and pepper, mix well.
• Stir in bacon if serving immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Add bacon just before serving.

Notes

Variations:

Add shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapenos for a new twist.

Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

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