Best Healthy Coleslaw Ever (no mayo!)
The BEST healthy coleslaw made with fresh purple cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and a kick of heat from jalapeño. There's no mayo or sugar, just a naturally sweet and slightly tangy dressing with a hint of pure maple syrup. This simple, healthy coleslaw recipe is vegan, paleo & dairy free and perfect serving with your favorite grilling recipes all summer!
Ingredients
- for the slaw
- ½ mediumhead of purple cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups shredded cabbage)
- ½ mediumhead of green cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups shredded cabbage)
- 2heaping cups shredded carrots
- 1 cupfinely chopped cilantro
- 1jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- ½ cupgreen onion (green part only)
- ½ cuppepitas
- ¼ cuptoasted sliced almonds
- for the dressing
- 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoonspure maple syrup, depending how sweet you like your slaw
- 1 clovegarlic, finely minced
- ¼ teaspooncayenne pepper, optional
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
- 1
Add all the ingredients for the slaw except for the almonds and pepitas to a large bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Pour all over the slaw and toss well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Cover and place in fridge for at least an hour to allow flavors to marinate together.
- 3
Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds and pepitas; toss again and serve.