Description
Fresh and creamy coleslaw featuring crisp green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and a smooth plant-based mayonnaise dressing with hints of apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (natural), and yellow mustard (natural). Perfect for quick, flavorful side dishes that brighten any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise (natural)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and finely shred the green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Using a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor ensures even cuts for a consistent crunch in every forkful.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together plant-based mayonnaise (natural), apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (natural), yellow mustard (natural), celery seeds, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined to coat the vegetables perfectly.
- Combine and Toss: Gently fold the shredded veggies into the dressing, making sure each piece is lightly coated. This step is key to having every bite balanced between creamy and crisp.
- Chill and Serve: For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. This lets the dressing soak in and the veggies meld beautifully while staying crisp.
Notes
- Use fresh veggies: Crisp cabbage and carrots make a noticeable difference in texture and flavor.
- Slice thinly: Thin slices or shreds ensure an even mix and pleasant mouthfeel.
- Balance the dressing: Taste and adjust acidity and sweetness before mixing with veggies.
- Chill for flavors: Letting coleslaw sit allows flavors to meld and improves taste.
- Stir before serving: Give it a quick toss to redistribute dressing that may settle at the bottom.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: coleslaw, plant-based coleslaw, vegan coleslaw, creamy coleslaw dressing, fresh coleslaw, side dish, barbecue side, quick coleslaw
