Description
Brighten your meals with this creamy Coleslaw recipe featuring crunchy green cabbage, fresh vegetables, and a smooth plant-based dressing. Perfect as a versatile side dish for any occasion, it offers a refreshing crunch with a luscious texture that complements grilled dishes, sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Finely shred the green cabbage and carrots. Thinly slice the red onion to maintain a balanced flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the plant-based mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar (natural), maple syrup (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), and celery seeds. Season with salt and pepper to achieve a creamy, tangy, and well-balanced dressing.
- Combine Veggies and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables. Toss thoroughly to ensure every bite is evenly coated and creamy without becoming soggy.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled for the best freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline for uniform thin slices and even texture.
- Lightly squeeze shredded cabbage with a clean towel to drain excess moisture and avoid watery coleslaw.
- Adjust dressing consistency with a touch of water or more plant-based mayonnaise as needed.
- Chilling the coleslaw enhances flavor blending and complexity.
- Prepare coleslaw on the day of serving for optimal freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Coleslaw, Creamy Coleslaw, Plant-Based Dressing, Side Dish, Vegan Coleslaw, Gluten Free Coleslaw
