Vegan Southern-Style Coleslaw

I’m so crazy about coleslaw and personally prefer the creamy kind and I love to top it in sandwiches, wraps like my Vegan Barbecue Jackfruit Wrap, Jackfruit Carnitas.  I even love it as a side when I serve my Vegan Chicken Curry and Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe.

First published Mar 12, 2018, at 19:29

I learned to enjoy coleslaw when I lived in England about 25 years ago when the family I lived with would make a creamy coleslaw with apples, raisins, and cheddar cheese.

Fast forward to now; living in Florida, I decided to make coleslaw like how it is made here in the South by adding sweet pickle relish.

What Is The Best Cabbage For Vegan Southern-Style Coleslaw?

You can use a combination of red, green cabbage, or Napa cabbage. I have also used broccoli stem and Jicama. 

How To Make Southern-Style Coleslaw?

1. Slice a small cabbage but you can use prepared coleslaw mix. I don’t like the idea of using a food processor because that chops the cabbage into very small pieces and the coleslaw tends to be soggy after soaking up all the dressing. I prefer my coleslaw having a crunch with the larger pieces of cabbage.
2. Shred carrot. 
3. If you have never had sweet pickle relish to your coleslaw you really should, it adds a unique flavor to the vegan coleslaw. My two favorite brands are PA’s Pickle Relish and Bubbies Kosher Dill Relish for a sugar-free version. I love these versions because they are vinegar-free.
4. Use basic Cashew Mayonnaise recipe or any store-bought vegan mayonnaise on the market like Just Mayo and Vegenaise.
5. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
6. Cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Other Southern Style Recipes To Try

1. Southern Black-Eyed Peas
2. Vegan Gluten-Free Cornbread
3. Vegan Southern Green Beans And Potatoes
4. Southern-Style Collard Greens
5. Vegan Mac And Cheese

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Vegan Southern-Style Coleslaw

Crunchy, creamy, flavorful and sweet vegan southern-style coleslaw is the perfect American classic topping or side for your burger, hot dog, or BBQ sandwich.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: vegan coleslaw, vegan southern-style coleslaw

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 153kcal

Equipment

• 1 Large bowl

Ingredients

• 1 pound or 1/2 head green cabbage shredded or chopped
• 1 medium carrot grated
• 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (PA’s pickles)
• 2/3 cup vegan mayonnaise (Just Mayo or Hellman’s)
• 1-2 tablespoons cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
• Cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1423IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg