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    Absolute Best Vegan Coleslaw!

    Updated: Jan 20, 2023 by Verna Rindler · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    vegan coleslaw in a salad bowl tossed with creamy dressing

    This Vegan Coleslaw recipe is quick & easy to make with classic ingredients. A delicious and healthy vegan slaw full of crunchy cabbage, apples and the best creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect side salad for your next Bbq or potluck! Gluten free.

    classic vegan coleslaw in a brown bowl with wooden tongs

    I grew up eating this creamy coleslaw recipe- well a version of it anyways. I’ve kicked it up a couple of notches and of course made it dairy free and egg free. It is an excellent vegan coleslaw and super satisfying. There is no need to ever buy deli Coleslaw mix. Homemade is so much better!

    I chop/shred all the veggies for this salad, red, green cabbage etc,.. but you could use food processor if you’re feeling rushed or just use the store bought bagged Coleslaw from supermarket. Fresh is definitely better though!

    classic vegan coleslaw in a brown bowl with wooden tongs

    There's an interesting and tasty addition to this cabbage salad that isn’t really traditional so to speak… it’s chopped apples!! My Mom always added them to her coleslaw, so to me it is ‘classic’. Says me😊

    I think the apples are the key. I love the sweet crunch they give. Tie it all together with the dressing and veggies and you've got yourself one delicious classic coleslaw vegan salad! And healthy too. Bonus!

    classic vegan coleslaw in a wooden bowl with a fork

    Another great optional addition is sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. So TASTY! If I have some I will usually throw them in. They add a whole extra flavour element and a nutty crunch.

    So if you're looking for fabulous classic vegan recipes it's about time you tried this coleslaw and not just in the summer, January, February any time!

    My vegan coleslaw dressing is simple with only a few ingredients but packs a lot of flavour, with vegan mayonnaise ( I used vegenaise) spices, apple cider vinegar, little sugar or maple syrup and pickle juice. Yup you heard me! haha. and no it's not an oil free vegan recipe but that doesn't mean it isn't good for you!

    Pickle juice was the main dressing ingredient for our coleslaw when I was a kid, and it works like a charm for that perfect sour, tart flavour.

    classic vegan coleslaw dressing in a white bowl with a whisk

    How to make vegan coleslaw:

    This recipe is so easy!

    • Thinly slice the green and red cabbage, grate your carrots and chop your parsley, green onions and apple and add them to a large bowl. Mix in the salad dressing (and seeds if using) and serve! Will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days. For full ingredients and instructions see recipe card below.

    chopped vegetables in a large white bowl for classic vegan coleslaw

    dressing being poured onto classic vegan coleslaw in a white bowl

    Perfect combination of crunchy, sweet, tangy and creamy!! You have to make this vegan coleslaw, your taste buds will thank you!

    Enjoy as a side salad with my Awesome Vegan Burger or Vegan chickpea Sandwiches! It’s also great served with fries, wraps, or stuffed in tacos or burritos.

    classic vegan coleslaw in a wooden bowl with a fork

    You'll love this vegan coleslaw, it's:

    • crunchy
    • delicious
    • easy
    • creamy
    • tangy
    • full of veggies and apples
    • gluten free

    Enjoy guys! Happy day to you? feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.

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    vegan coleslaw in a salad bowl tossed with creamy dressing

    Absolute Best Vegan Coleslaw!


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    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    This Vegan Coleslaw recipe is quick & easy to make with classic ingredients. A delicious and healthy vegan slaw full of crunchy cabbage, apples and the best creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect side salad for your next Bbq or potluck! Gluten free.


    Ingredients

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    • 3 and 1/2 - 4 cups green cabbage, cored and finely sliced
    • 1 cup red cabbage, cored and finely sliced
    • 1 cup carrots, grated
    • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped ( green parts only)
    • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1 apple, cored and chopped ( I used Gala)
    • 1/4-1/3 cup mixed seeds, (like sunflower and pumpkin seeds) (optional)

    Dressing:

    • 1/3 cup Vegan mayonnaise ( I use Vegenaise)
    • 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons sugar or maple syrup
    • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    1. Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
    2. Add the finely sliced green and red cabbage, grated carrot, chopped apples, green onions and parsley, and seeds ( if using) to a large bowl.
    3. Pour in the dressing and mix everything until combined. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
    4. Enjoy!
    5. Great side salad perfect for a potluck or Bbq! Try it with my Vegan Burger or Vegan Tuna sandwiches ?

    Notes

    • Will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days
    • You can substitute equivalent amount of bagged coleslaw for the cabbage and carrots if you like.
    • Nutritional Chart was calculated without the mixed seeds.
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Salads, Gluten free,
    • Method: mixing bowl
    • Cuisine: American, Canadian

    Keywords: vegan coleslaw, classic vegan coleslaw,

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    1. jatin

      March 11, 2019 at 10:16 am

      nice recipe

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        March 11, 2019 at 2:07 pm

        Thank you!

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    2. Sam

      March 11, 2019 at 3:43 am

      Looking forward to trying this one out!

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        March 11, 2019 at 5:43 am

        Thanks for your comment Sam! Enjoy!

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    3. Laura

      March 10, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      Yum!

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        March 10, 2019 at 10:48 pm

        thanks Laura?

        Reply

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