4.7 from 9 votes
Vegan Coleslaw Recipe
A delicious vegan coleslaw recipe made with creamy homemade cashew dressing! A healthy BBQ side great for cookouts and sandwiches. Your friends and family will love this no mayo dressing and crunchy slaw.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 88 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Coleslaw Mix
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups julienne cut carrots
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup boiled water
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon about 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- pinch of black pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the coleslaw mix: slice all cabbage, carrots and scallions – toss together in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: Add boiled water to raw cashews and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Drain cashews then add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender cup, plus 1/2 cup fresh water, and process until smooth. Taste test for more salt and pepper, vinegar, etc.
- Combine: Pour dressing over coleslaw mix and toss until evenly combined. Store in fridge until ready to serve. Great with, or as a healthy summer side.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in a covered container, enjoy within 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
240mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4514IU
(90%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4514IU | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.