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Healthy Homemade Coleslaw Salad

This healthy coleslaw is made with creamy Greek yogurt instead of mayo, so it’s lighter but still full of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 6
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cabbage shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 medium medium onion thinly sliced

Dressing:

  • 2/3 cup greek yogurt or use avocado oil mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

optional

  • 1 Tablespoon honey or agave

Instructions

  • Place the prepped veggies into a large salad bowl. (3 cups cabbage -shredded, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 medium medium onion- sliced)
    shredded carrots, shredded cabbage and sliced onions in a white bowl
  • In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. (2/3 cup greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and kosher salt and pepper). Pour over the veggies and thoroughly toss well to combine.
    yogurt dressing dollop over the shredded carrots and cabbage in a white bowl before tossing together
  • I recommend refrigerating it for 1 hour prior to serving; that’ll allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to tenderize.
    side shot image of a white bowl filled with coleslaw salad

Notes

  • Use white cabbage instead of purple.
  • Serving size: one cup
  • I like adding one tablespoon of honey to balance out the acidity. 
  • Yogurt: Use Greek or plain yogurt. A much better option than mayo. But if you prefer mayo, then use light or a healthier mayo alternative.
  • Use fresh garlic cloves and not garlic powder
  • Thinly slice the carrots, onion, and cabbage
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • I do not recommend freezing. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3615IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.3mg