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Get It NowI Make This Keto Coleslaw Recipe For Everything
Since it takes literally 5 minutes to throw together, this keto coleslaw is my go-to for so many occasions. Backyard get-togethers, picnics, weeknight dinners, those “I forgot to make a side dish” kinds of nights, Sunday meal prep… my keto slaw is here for it all. Here’s why I think you’ll love it:
- Fresh, crunchy cabbage in sweet, creamy, and tangy dressing – I honestly can’t tell the difference between this low carb coleslaw and the “regular” kind. The one exception: I find most coleslaw recipes coyingly sweet, whereas this one has mild sweetness. And it’s so refreshing next to my grilling recipes or anything hot off the stove.
- Fastest side dish ever – There’s virtually no chopping, you need just 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper), and cleanup is minimal. It keeps well for days, too.
- Super low carbs and sugar – Store-bought coleslaw typically has 12-13 grams of sugar and net carbs in just 1/2 a cup! Mine has less than 2 grams in 3/4 cup, plus it’s gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and paleo. And my friends and family who aren’t any of these still enjoy it.
So, next time you need the perfect side dish for your potluck, BBQ, or simply dinner, make this keto coleslaw recipe with me — you won’t regret it!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my low carb coleslaw recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Shredded Cabbage – I usually grab a bag of coleslaw mix to save time (and I love the pop of color). If you want to shave off a few carbs from the carrots, just use a combination of shredded green cabbage and red cabbage.
- Mayonnaise – You can use any brand you like, or even my homemade avocado oil mayo.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – I prefer the flavor of ACV here, but feel free to swap in white vinegar or lemon juice for similar tang.
- Sweetener – The main difference between a keto coleslaw and the regular kind is the sugar. Most sweeteners (particularly anything with erythritol) don’t dissolve much and will leave a gritty texture in the dressing. I use and highly recommend Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, which dissolves easily, to avoid this issue. Plain powdered allulose or sugar-free honey will also work, but you’d need a bit more.
- Celery Seed – For flavor that reminds me of traditional slaw.
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper – To your taste.
How To Make Keto Coleslaw
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, powdered Besti, and celery seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix the keto slaw. Place the coleslaw mix in a large bowl, pour the dressing over it, and toss to coat. Sometimes I add a sprinkle of green onions for extra color and flavor.
My Recipe Tips
- When I don’t use a mix, I love my food processor for shredding cabbage. This came a little unexpected, but the slicing blade actually works perfectly. I don’t recommend the grating blade, which leaves it too fine and kind of wet, or the S blade, which is too uneven.
- I recommend tweaking the dressing to your taste before mixing with the cabbage. It’s easier to adjust at that point. The most likely adjustments would be the salt (depends a lot on the mayo you use) and sweetness (largely a matter of preference).
- If you have time, refrigerate the slaw to let the flavors develop. This also helps the cabbage soften a bit, but don’t worry, it doesn’t totally lose its crunch. I usually chill for at least an hour, but overnight is even better.
- Stir right before serving. This keto coleslaw dressing can settle in the fridge, so I always give it a quick toss before putting it on the table.
- Want extra flavor? Some readers have told me they added a splash of dill pickle juice or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
Serving Ideas
My keto coleslaw recipe makes a great side to so many keto dinners. Try it with:
- Chicken – I love this keto slaw with anything crispy, like coconut chicken tenders dunked in my sugar-free BBQ or sugar-free honey mustard, or simply baked chicken legs.
- Sandwiches – Pile it onto low carb buns over pulled pork, beef burgers, or even keto sloppy joes. My cauliflower mac and cheese or cauliflower potato salad goes well on the side with these, too!
- Grilling Favorites – From grilled steak to grilled pork chops, this keto coleslaw goes with just about everything off the grill.
Keto Coleslaw (5-Ingredient Low Carb Recipe)
Make the best low carb keto coleslaw recipe in 5 minutes! My sweet, creamy keto slaw has just 5 ingredients and 1.8g net carbs per serving.
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Ingredients
Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.
Instructions
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Place the shredded coleslaw mix into a large bowl. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, powdered Besti, and celery seed. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
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Stir the dressing into the shredded coleslaw mix and toss to coat.
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If you have time, refrigerate the coleslaw for at least an hour (or overnight) to let the flavors develop. Stir again before serving. Serve chilled.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 3/4 cup
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you with some of my shortcuts and flavor boosters.
- Storage & meal prep: My keto coleslaw keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–5 days once mixed. If you store the cabbage and dressing separately, they’ll last even longer—up to a week or more. I don’t recommend freezing.
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Keto Coleslaw
130 Comments
Colleen
0I love love love this coleslaw recipe! It is so easy to throw together and is so tasty. It is my favorite and I rate it up there with KFC’s coleslaw.
Ann
0I love coleslaw and this is by far is my favorite keto slaw. Thank you!
Gretchen Martin
0I copy more recipes than I make, but that will change. Your recipes look great. Tasty and simple. Your enthusiasm is wonderful. Here is my dilemma: I seem to be reacting to the sweeteners ending in -ol. Stomach aches when I use it. For a year I have been using Monk Fruit with erythritol but now I have stopped. I don’t like the taste of stevia at all. What kind of artificial sweetener can you recommend that doesn’t end in -ol? Thank you.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Gretchen, I don’t actually recommend any artificial sweeteners on my site. Stevia and erythritol are natural sweeteners, but they can sometimes still cause reactions in people. I have been using allulose for a lot of my baking lately, as its properties are most like sugar than the other sweeteners. It actually is a rare form of sugar that our bodies can’t digest. It dissolves, browns, and bakes as sugar does. You can find the allulose brand I recommend here, and read more about allulose and how it works in this keto sweetener comparison. I hope this helps!
Stan Nelson
0I have made this a few times since discovering it. Quick and easy and delicious.
Angie Gibson
0The recipe was great except a bit sweet so I would suggest half the sugar or less! My husband loved it!
Jen
0I love this so so much. It is the best slaw I’ve ever made. I had celery salt instead of celery seed and so I used that to taste. I also added a big bunch of chopped cilantro. This could not have been more perfect and was even better after several hours in the fridge. Thank you!!
Jenese Miller
0I LOVED this recipe! It was so great and refreshing on a hot summer day!
Diane
0I made the keto coleslaw recipe tonight with your keto paleo mayonnaise recipe. It was easy and delicious. Love your recipes!
Michelle
0I so love coleslaw but hadn’t found a keto recipe I liked until now. I made one substitution, I shredded half a large celeriac into sticks and used that in place of the carrots, added them to a combination of white and red cabbage and the rest of the recipe — serious yum!! Thank you for this recipe!
George
0This is a good recipe, but it is not very honest to make people read useless text describing what the salad is like, what it will taste like, and generally describing “what you’ll make”. I know you may want people to stay on the page longer, but post the recipe first, then write the text.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi George, If you would like to skip the post itself and get right to the recipe you can use the button under the post title. It says ‘Jump to Recipe’ and will take you directly to the recipe card.
Gina Huntley
0Just throwing it out there…a restaurant near us adds blue cheese crumbles to their coleslaw. It is fabulous!
donelle kemmer
0I have made Cole slaw for years ( I am 70 ) This is basic just changing the sweetener. My secret to a great coleslaw is adding mustard seed in place of celery seed. This makes it amazing as it gives it a kick. People always me what I do to my salad. I hope you will try this addition. I use a little more cider vinegar too.
Anita
0Cole slaw is such a basic side and we love to have it all the time. Thanks for sharing this low carb version.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
0This keto coleslaw recipe is one of the best I’ve ever seen! It looks really healthy-licious an will be perfect for me and my husband. I definitely want to try that creamy sugar-free coleslaw dressing!
HANNAH HEALY
0Yum! I love coleslaw! I probably have cabbage every day and this is a great way to change it up!
Denay DeGuzman
0My whole family loves crispy, creamy coleslaw. I love your unique spin on this delicious classic recipe!
Chef Mireille
0Cole Slaw is so easily adaptable to a keto diet and looks so bright and fresh. I just want to take a bite straight from the screen!
Ryan
0Just made this, and right off the bat it’s really good. I’m eating keto, and made this to go along with some soon to be pulled pork I have working in my smoker. In my opinion this coleslaw has the right amount of tart acidity and sweetness. It took me less than five minutes to throw this together. I can’t wait to taste it after it’s had a few hours in refrigerator, if it lasts that long. Next time I’ll have to make a double batch. I could eat this all by itself. Well done!
Tina Duffy
0I have made this several times, I love it so much! Has a great flavor goes with just about anything. Thank you for sharing!
Angelica
0This is great! The celery seed really adds a nice touch. Thank you!
Anna Q Geer
0I love broccoli slaw but I needed a dressing for it so I’ve now found it . Thank you so much for this recipe. Looking forward to making it. I’m a type 1 diabetic using a Tandem Insulin pump with the Dexcom G6 IQ technology.
Jamie
0Love this recipe, I make it all the time. I use 4 dtops of liquid stevia instead of erythritol, throw it in a mason jar and shake it up.
Sharen
0Thanks for mentioning the liquid sweetener. I was wondering if I could use that instead of powdered. Can’t wait to try it!
Cecilia
0Love seeing this recipe. I’ve made coleslaw this way for years. I chop my own cabbage saving some of the head to steam later, and I do not add carrots. I do add a small amount of cream or half and half or canned milk to the mayo and vinegar. My mother made dressing this way. It’s very good and lasts for days. Thank you!
Pamela
0Did a recipe search, while shopping, but should have known to go directly to YOU!! Thanks for this perfect recipe!
Kevin Gonzalez
0I made this to put on my fish tacos and man was it GOOD. Then I had some of your Keto Pecan Pie, really hit the spot. I Love your recipes Maya!
Ellen
0I love this recipe! Last time I made it, I shredded my own cabbage and added shredded radishes and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
KetoDude
0instead of the vinegar, use dill pickle juice – you won’t regret it.
Stephanie NUNEZ
0Thank you! I used 2 Tbsp of pickle juice, a squirt of Splenda/stevia sweetener and omitted the celery seed and salt since the pickle juice has similar properties. Yum!! And soo easy.
Sara
0Bleeeck…way too vinegary. I say omit the vinegar completely and use a tablespoon of lemon juice.
Dree
0I’ve been using your site for 9 months of recipes! It’s my Go To for low carb recipes. Thank you Maya for all that you do. This is the very first one I’m not fond of … it tastes “off”. The only thing different I used celery salt instead of seed (and only used half a tsp). Maybe it’s the Apple cider vinegar? I’ll try again next time with regular vinegar. Thanks again and keep up the awesome work!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Dree, Thank you for the feedback. If you’re not a fan of apple cider vinegar, you can try white vinegar if you don’t need it to be paleo.
Dianne Hoeg
0So good, best coleslaw I ever had. Thank you!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Yay! Thank you, Dianne!
Nancy
0This coleslaw was sooo good! Served it for company and everyone loved it. Thank you for a great low carb side dish!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I am so happy you liked it, Nancy! Thank you!
Alex
0I had a large bag of coleslaw (16oz – says 5 2-cup servings but it was maybe 5 loose cups worth?) but I didn’t want too much vinegar flavor (BF doesn’t like the taste/smell) so I just doubled the mayo and the spices. My version listed below.
-1/2c (120g) Just Mayo
-2 tbs apple-cider vinegar
-1 tbs Kroger truvia equivalent
-2 tsp ground dried celery, dried garlic and dried onion
-1/4 tsp salt/pepper
I liked it a lot, the BF says he would have made it sweeter so I might double the sweetener next time. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you for sharing with us, Alex! I am so happy you liked it!
Jodi
0Two of my favorite things in a recipe — easy to make and super YUMMY! I will be making this again!
Debbie
0Just made this for dinner tonight. Yummm, now it has to make it until dinner. And so easy. I think I’ve found my new salad dressing too, the dressing is yummy. Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I am so happy you liked it, Debbie!
LeeAnn
0Love the flavors, wasn’t quite creamy enough for us, so next time I made it I added a bit more mayo/ACV.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Great idea, LeeAnn! Thank you for sharing with us!
Audrey O.
0I follow a pre-purchased menu planner. Today, for lunch, we had BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and coleslaw. The pork was great. The coleslaw was ok, but not as good as the one I used to make. When I thought back to the ingredients I put in, I realized there was no sugar in this coleslaw recipe. Well, no wonder it wasn’t as good. lol! As horrible as sugar is for you, give credit, where credit is due…it has a great flavor.
We are trying to cut back our sugar, so I didnt want to add sugar in the next batch I made, but I wondered if there was another non-sugar coleslaw recipe that might taste a bit better. On to Pinterest I came. Yours was the first recipe that popped up. Your recipe has the EXACT same ingredients in it that the one I made today had in it, with the exception of the addition of Erythritol. I’ve never tasted (or even heard of it), but I’m willing to give it a try if I can find it in my local health food market. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to try it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I really hope you liked it, Audrey! Have a great day!
karen
0Just made this…………I’m super impresed on how great it turned out. It taste delicious. This will be my go to recipe from now on. Easy and good!!!
Thank you….
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Karen! I am happy you liked it. Thanks for stopping by!
Katrin
0I had a coleslaw similar to this only last night, what a coincidence! Shredded cabbage makes for a great salad, you just can’t beat the classics.
Sarah
0My mouth was watering as soon as I saw your first picture! Looks delicious!
Kim | Low Carb Maven
0It always takes us much longer than I initially predict to do projects. I have it in my mind how it should go and then reality sets in. lol. We, too, spend lots of time running back and forth to the store. Over the years we have gotten pretty good and have trimmed out windows, added wainscoting to rooms in the house, re-trimmed doors and baseboards, made a day bed and even made a beautiful bathroom vanity from scratch. Two things come from our projects: 1. that feeling of satisfaction you get upon seeing your beautiful completed project 2. dinner is usually fast food! I love that you made dinner at home after your long day. This fast and easy recipe is perfect. Thanks for the story and the recipe.
Stacey Crawford
0This is lovely Maya! I just love that purple cabbage. A nice and simple side that is quick 🙂