Creamy Vegan Coleslaw
The cabbage keeps its snap beneath a tangy, creamy dressing, with sweet carrot threaded through every forkful. This vegan slaw is particularly satisfying tucked into a barbecue sandwich.

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Prep time25 min
Cook time0 min
Total time55 MINUTES
- Course
- Salads, Condiments
- Cuisine
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 128
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1½ cups vegan mayonnaise
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper (coarse, freshly ground)
Slaw Mix
- ½ green cabbage (thinly shredded)
- ½ red cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 2 large carrots (thinly grated)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.1½ cups vegan mayonnaise, ¾ cup apple cider vinegar, ¾ cup Dijon mustard, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper
- Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly shred the green and red cabbage and grate the carrots.½ green cabbage, ½ red cabbage, 2 carrots
- Dress the Slaw: Add the shredded vegetables to the bowl with the dressing. Toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated.prepared dressing, prepared vegetables
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve: Toss once more before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Shred Evenly: Thin, evenly sliced cabbage creates the best texture and helps the dressing coat every bite.
- Make Ahead: The dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead. For the crispiest slaw, combine the vegetables and dressing about 30 minutes before serving.
- Storage: Store leftover coleslaw in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serving Suggestions: Excellent with BBQ Blackened Tofu, Vegan Quinoa Bean Burgers, Vegan Barbecue Sauce, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 12 cups coleslaw — Serving size: About 1 cup
- Calories
- 128
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Protein
- 2 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 5 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 286 mg
- Potassium
- 214 mg
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Total Sugars
- 5 g
- Vitamin A
- 3285 IU
- Vitamin C
- 42 mg
- Calcium
- 58 mg
- Iron
- 1 mg
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Box grater or food processor