Vegan Coleslaw
Creamy vegan coleslaw is simple to make and goes well on the side, inside a sandwich or wrap, or as a salad at your next BBQ or picnic. Or, make an avocado & cilantro version without nuts.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 62kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups green cabbage shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
- 1 jalapeno deseeded and deveined, and chopped (optional for a spicy version)
- 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
- 1 small red onion cut in half , and cut into thin slices
- 1 ½ cup shredded carrots
Avocado and Cilantro Dressing (nut-free options)
- 1 large or 2 small ripe avocados pit and fresh removed
- ½ cup cilantro packed
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Classic Cashew Coleslaw Dressing
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup water
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add shredded green and purple cabbage, red onion, carrots, red bell peppers, and jalapeno (optional)
- Choose the avocado dressing or the classic cashew dressing recipe
- In a high-speed blender, add all dressing ingredients and blend on high until smooth
- Pour dressing over the coleslaw, and toss until coated.
- Then, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Shredding or chopping the cabbage and other vegetables finely allows for easier eating and digestion.
- To keep your coleslaw from getting watery, With the shredded cabbage in a colander, mix in a tablespoon of salt per head of cabbage till it's evenly distributed. The salt will draw out excess water from the cabbage while helping preserve the crispiness. After letting it sit for an hour or two, rinse it with water to remove the excess.
- You can shred cabbage a day or two in advance and kept in a resealable bag in the fridge.
- Store coleslaw dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week.
- Microplane cabbage shredders and graters provide essential kitchen tools for cabbage for making coleslaw, kimchi, and more, making it as simple as possible.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: -1g | Sodium: 93mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g