Vegan Coleslaw! It's easy, healthy, and delicious
Make this side dish today! It pairs well with all types of foods but I like to make it with BBQ foods, burgers, and tacos to elevate the texture of the meal. Perfect addition to recipes like Pan Seared Tandoori Fish or Jeera Chicken.
Coleslaw is a dish that is a must have for BBQ gatherings on Memorial Weekend, July 4th, or Labor Day. Serve it with Indian Masala Chicken Wings with Hot Sauce or Grilled Cilantro Chicken Wings.
Easy and Healthy Vegan Cole Slaw
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Ingredients
- shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- distilled vinegar
- sugar
- yellow mustard
- jalapeno (optional)
- mayonnaise, Follow Your Heart Soy Free Vegenaise for a healthier option
- carrots
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients and place in the refrigerate for a few hours. That's it!
Substitutions
- Mayonnaise - An alternative to my favorite vegan mayo is Best Foods Mayonnaise or Helmann's Mayonnaise.
- Vinegar- Use apple cider vinegar for a healthier option.
- Jalapeno- Use a spicier pepper if you choose to add spice
Storage
Refrigerate vegan coleslaw for up to 5 days! It is perfect for meal prepping.
Pairing Recommendations
- Chicken Kheema - A Meal Prep Friendly Recipe
- Indian Masala Chicken Wings with Hot Sauce
- Chana Masala
- Quick and Easy Stove Top Boneless Tandoori Chicken
- Beef Barbacoa
Top Tips
- Buy pre-shredded coleslaw mix to save time.
- Grate the cabbage using a vegetable grater or peeler if you are short on time.
- Cut the cabbage into thin shreds
📖 Recipe
Easy and Healthy Vegan Cole Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 bag shredded cabbage or slaw mix of your choice with carrots (10oz bag)
- 2 teaspoon distilled vinegar
- ⅛ cup sugar (about 2 tablespoons)
- ⅛ teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 jalapeno, blended/pureed (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise, Follow Your Heart Soy Free Vegenaise for a healthier option
- ⅛ cup carrots, shredded (add only if it is not included in the slaw mix already)
- salt
- black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, mustard, and jalapeno (optional) .
- Slowly add the mayonnaise and whisk again.
- Add the cabbage and carrots to the mixture.
- Taste and add salt accordingly. Black pepper is optional and can be added if desired.
- Combine it well and refrigerate for a few hours.
- Enjoy cold!
Notes
- This recipe stores well in the refrigerator for a few days.
- For a vegan mayonnaise option, try Follow Your Heart Soy Free Mayo. Otherwise, I recommend Helmann's or Best Foods Brand Mayonnaise.
FAQ
Keep it simple and buy a prepackaged bag of slaw mix. I sometimes purchase broccoli slaw and other times I purchase cabbage slaw. Both taste great!
I wouldn't even attempt to make it without mayonnaise. If you are running low on mayo, then hold off until you can grab more.
It all depends on what dressing is used to mix with it and if it meets your dietary restrictions. Be sure to use ingredients that fit your lifestyle.
Blend a jalapeno and then mix it with the mayonnaise to make this vegan cole slaw taste even better.
To make a diabetic friendly coleslaw, simply skip the sugar or use a sweetener that meets diabetic needs.
I recommend refrigerating for up to 5 days instead.
