Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe (No Mayo Coleslaw)

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4.9

531 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    62 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe (No Mayo Coleslaw)

Vinegar Coleslaw features shredded green cabbage, carrots, and sliced onion tossed with a tangy dressing made from apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper. It yields a crisp, refreshing salad without mayonnaise, offering a bright acidity balanced by a touch of sweetness. This coleslaw is suitable as a side dish for barbecues or light meals.

Description

This no-mayo Vinegar Coleslaw combines shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and thinly sliced onion in a bowl. The dressing, whisked separately, blends apple cider vinegar with Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, celery seed, salt, and pepper, creating a zesty, slightly sweet vinaigrette. Adding about half the dressing first and gradually mixing more allows control over coating and flavor intensity.

The salad maintains a crisp texture from the raw vegetables, balanced by the sharp yet mellow dressing. Celery seed adds subtle aromatic notes. The lack of mayonnaise keeps the coleslaw lighter and less creamy than traditional versions.

It pairs well with grilled meats or sandwiches and provides a cooling counterpoint to spicy foods. The recipe makes approximately 12 cups and can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days, making it suitable for batch preparation ahead of time.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cabbage finely shredded, green, whole head
  • 1 carrot grated, large
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely sliced, or red onion

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey (or more, depending on sweetness)
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the shredded green cabbage, carrot and onion to a large bowl.
  2. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, celery seed, salt and pepper to create the dressing. Taste the dressing and decide if you'd like to add more honey.
  3. Add about half of the dressing to the cabbage, onions and carrots and gently toss. Slowly add more dressing until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 12 cups of coleslaw, suitable for larger gatherings or meal prep.
  • Store the coleslaw covered in the refrigerator; it will keep well for 3 to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 156mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 925IU (19%) Vitamin C 28.3mg (31%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 156mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 925IU 19%
Vitamin C 28.3mg 31%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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