Creamy Vegan Picnic Coleslaw
A vibrant, tangy, and creamy plant-based coleslaw perfect for picnics and gatherings. This colorful side dish combines crisp green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, and red onion with a creamy vegan dressing made from vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and celery seed. It's refreshing, crunchy, and completely dairy-free.
Allergens:soy (may be present in vegan mayonnaise), mustard
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Side Dish
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Tags: coleslaw, picnic, summer, side dish, make-ahead, no-cook, cold salad, plant-based, dairy-free
Nutritional Values
This coleslaw is rich in fiber, vitamins C and K from cabbage, and beta-carotene from carrots. It's low in calories, supports digestive health, and provides antioxidants. The vegan mayonnaise adds creaminess without cholesterol.
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Ingredients
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Creamy Vegan Picnic Coleslaw A vibrant, tangy, and creamy plant-based coleslaw perfect for picnics and gatherings. This colorful side dish combines crisp green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, and red onion with a creamy vegan dressing made from vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and celery seed. It's refreshing, crunchy, and completely dairy-free. Ingredients [ ] 3 cups shredded green cabbage [ ] 2 cups shredded red cabbage [ ] 1 cup shredded carrots [ ] 1/4 cup finely diced red onion [ ] 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise [ ] 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar [ ] 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard [ ] 1 teaspoon celery seed [ ] 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar [ ] 1/2 teaspoon sea salt [ ] 1/4 teaspoon black pepper [ ] Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Instructions [ ] 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, and diced red onion. Toss to mix evenly. [ ] 2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, celery seed, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. [ ] 3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly until all vegetables are evenly coated. [ ] 4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften slightly. [ ] 5. Give the coleslaw a quick stir before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve chilled. https://www.cuisinesavvy.com/recipe/creamy-vegan-picnic-coleslaw
External Recipes
- Creamy Vegan Picnic Coleslaw (Health Score: 74)
HealthScore: 79
HealthScore 79/100, model-migration calibration v2 from raw rubric score 54/100: whole-food plant-based quality 47/70; fibre and macronutrient quality 20/30; deductions: added oils -8, refined starches sugars -2, sodium -3. Whole-plant categories identified: Cruciferous Vegetables, Other Vegetables, Herbs & Spices.