Description
Crisp, creamy, and bursting with color, this Best Vegan Coleslaw Recipe is a plant-based take on a classic favorite. Made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a tangy-sweet dressing, it delivers the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess — without any dairy or eggs. It’s quick to make, versatile, and ideal for BBQs, picnics, or weekday meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Slaw Base
4 cups (300 g) green cabbage, finely shredded
2 cups (150 g) purple cabbage, finely shredded
1 ½ cups (120 g) carrots, julienned or grated
½ cup (50 g) green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons (10 g) fresh parsley, chopped
For the Vegan Dressing
½ cup (120 g) vegan mayonnaise
2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup or agave nectar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Optional Add-Ins
½ cup (60 g) shredded kale or Brussels sprouts
¼ cup (40 g) chopped apples
¼ cup (40 g) raisins or cranberries
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
Shred cabbages, grate carrots, slice green onions, and chop parsley. Combine in a large mixing bowl and toss lightly.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk vegan mayo, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust to taste.
Step 3: Combine
Pour dressing over vegetables. Toss with tongs until evenly coated.
Step 4: Chill Before Serving
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fresh cabbage for the best crunch.
For a lighter version, replace mayo with vegan yogurt or silken tofu.
Add avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
For extra flavor, try grilled corn or roasted peppers as mix-ins.
Always taste and adjust seasoning before chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: No-cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: vegan coleslaw, dairy-free coleslaw, easy vegan salad, healthy coleslaw, plant-based coleslaw