Healthy Coleslaw Recipe

Name: Healthy Coleslaw Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup green cabbage, cut in quarters and shredded; 1-1/2 cup purple cabbage, cut in quarters and shredded; 3/4 cup carrots, peeled and grated on box grater; 1/2 cup green onion, chopped (white and light green parts); 1 cup cilantro, chopped; or buy 2 12-ounce packages of coleslaw mix; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey

by Deborah // May 1, 2020 (updated October 21, 2023)

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Healthy Coleslaw Recipe (cabbage slaw) is an easy coleslaw recipe made with green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, green onion and cilantro all tossed in an addictive honey lime vinaigrette. This is a Mexican coleslaw that can be stuffed inside tacos, BBQ chicken sandwiches, layered in taco bowls, and served with grilled chicken and fish.

If you like cabbage slaw, and all the nutritional perks it has to offer, you’ll love recipe! It’s a refreshing and light Mexican coleslaw made without any mayonnaise.

I am completely addicted to this Healthy Coleslaw!! It’s so easy to make, has a great combo of flavors and it make a delicious healthy side dish. If I have a big bowl of it chillin in my refrigerator, I like to snack on it throughout the day. This coleslaw makes great side with a BBQ chicken sandwich, stuffed inside tacos and it’s perfect for summer barbecues and potlucks!!

What is Coleslaw?

Coleslaw means “cabbage salad”. Coleslaw is a salad or side dish made up of finely shredded cabbage tossed in either a mayo-based dressing or vinaigrette.

Easy Coleslaw Recipe

This easy coleslaw recipe calls for just 5 simple ingredients.

Green cabbage
Purple cabbage (also referred to as red cabbage)
Carrots
Green onion
Cilantro

Variations

This Mexican coleslaw is perfect just the way it is, but here’s a few ideas if you want to switch things up a bit.

Add slices of purple onion instead of green onion
Add slices of red bell pepper
Add finely minced jalapeno to the dressing if you want to add a little spice

How to Make Coleslaw

Making coleslaw is super easy. If you don’t have the time to chop and shred the cabbage and carrots, then feel free to buy 2 12-ounce packages of coleslaw mix at the store.

Make Dressing: Mix the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar and chill before use.
Prep Vegetables: Shred and chop ingredients and place in large bowl
Toss Vegetables with Dressing: Drizzle dressing over ingredients and toss to combine.

Coleslaw Dressing

This is a healthy coleslaw without mayo recipe, so the ingredients for this dressing are fresh and simple.

Lime juice
Honey
Extra virgin olive oil

How to Make Coleslaw Dressing

This easy coleslaw dressing recipe comes together in about 5 minutes start-to-finish.

Measure ingredients: Measure out the 3 simple ingredients.
Mix ingredients: Add the ingredients to a mason jar, seal the lid and vigorously shake. You can also add the ingredients to a bowl and blend using a wire whisk or fork.
Season: Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

How to Cut Cabbage for Slaw

Remove thick outer leaves of the cabbage head.
Turn the cabbage head so the stem is facing up. Slice the cabbage head in half through the stem.
Slice each piece in half so the cabbage head is now cut in quarters. Lay each piece on its flat side and either slice with a knife or use a mandolin. If you want your cabbage very thinly sliced or shredded, you might want to use a mandolin.

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Yield: 6-8 servings