Vegan Coleslaw (dairy free, no mayo)
This vegan coleslaw is the perfect side for BBQs, potlucks, or easy weeknight meals. It’s packed with crunchy veggies and a creamy, flavorful dairy free dressing made with tangy yogurt. This yogurt slaw takes just 5 minutes to make and is the perfect simple, light, and delicious side dish.
How to make:
Step 1: Start by shredding up the cabbage.
Step 2: Add the creamy dressing ingredients to a mason jar and blend with an immersion blender (or add them all to a high speed blender and blend well).
Step 3: Add the cabbage and broccoli slaw to a large bowl. Pour the mayo free dressing over the veggies and stir well.
What veggies can you use in coleslaw?
This recipe uses a combination of green cabbage, broccoli stems and carrots (in the form of broccoli slaw).
Other great additions to this slaw would be:
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Shredded brussel sprouts
- Shredded kale
- Thinly sliced bell peppers
Dairy Free Vegan Coleslaw
Guided Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 packet broccoli slaw
Creamy Vegan Coleslaw Dressing
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Plain Dairy Free Yogurt - see post for suggestions
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar - or Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup - or 1 pitted medjool date
- 1 tbsp. almond butter or tahini
- 1 tbsp. italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage using a sharp knife or a spiralizer.6 cups shredded green cabbage
- Add 1 bag of broccoli slaw to the shredded cabbage and stir to combine1 packet broccoli slaw
Creamy Vegan Coleslaw Dressing
- Combine the ingredients for the Creamy Vegan Coleslaw Dressing in a small blender or in a mason jar with an immersion blender.1/2 cup Unsweetened Plain Dairy Free Yogurt, 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp. maple syrup, 1 tbsp. almond butter or tahini, 1 tbsp. italian seasoning, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage and broccoli slaw mixture. Stir well and serve cold.
Nutrition Information
How do you make creamy vegan coleslaw dressing?
The star of this dressing is the dairy free yogurt. It gives the slaw a nice tang and provides a creamy base.
There are a number of dairy free yogurts on the market now, one of which should be available in your local grocery store. Just make sure it’s plain and unsweetened.
Some of my favorite dairy free yogurts include:
- Almond milk yogurt (KiteHill Brand)
- Cashew Yogurt (Forger Cashewgurt)
- Coconut Yogurt (So Delicous)
NOTE: You can also use a non-dairy yogurt if you can tolerate dairy.
This recipe has maple syrup to help counterbalance some of the tartness from the yogurt and the vinegar. If you do not want to use maple syrup you could also use a pitted medjool date (Whole30), stevia(low carb) or coconut sugar.
How to make the creamy vegan coleslaw dressing
- Combine the ingredients in a large mason jar or a high speed blender.
- Blend on high until fully combined.
- The dressing can be made up to 5 days in advance if you keep it in a sealed container in the fridge.
Can you make this paleo coleslaw ahead of time?
Yes! This slaw is actually better if you can make it an hour or more in advance. It holds up well in the fridge for 8-24 hours.
Ways to serve
- 5 Ingredient Black Bean Burgers
- Healthy Chicken Drumsticks
- Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
- Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Wow, so delicious! Great as a veggie dip and/or salad dressing too.
I am grain/legume/sugar free as well at the moment, so I swapped the dairy free yogurt with Kite Hill almond plain cheese cream. Used Peach Cider Vinegar in place of the white wine vinegar, added about 4 drops of Monk fruit extract to replace maple syrup. This is so amazing!! Thank you!
Jocelyn, so happy to hear that with a few modifications you were able to make this work for your current lifestyle! The peach cider vinegar sounds incredible, I’m going to look for that in specialty stores for sure. Happy cooking, Sam
This was delicious. I did make 1 small change, I did not add the yogurt. Yummy. This is going to be a staple.
You had me at dairy free and ready in minutes! This was a great addition to our cookout this weekend.