Easy Vegan Coleslaw – Vegan Recipes from VegKitchen

Published: May 26, 2022 · Updated: May 26, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

This easy vegan coleslaw is the ultimate final dish to serve. Loaded with crispy cabbage, red pepper, carrots and paired with a homemade coleslaw dressing. Top with crunchy almonds and green onions.

Whether you need a side dish or a weeknight side dish, this vegan coleslaw recipe is a must. It is rich in nutrients and loaded with flavor. Spicy, crunchy and a little sweet. A vegan dish that will not disappoint.

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This vegan coleslaw recipe is…

• Made without mayonnaise
• vegan
• vegetarian
• Naturally gluten free
• Crunchy
• Homemade cabbage salad dressing

How to make a vegan coleslaw

The complete steps on how to make this vegan coleslaw are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. Here’s a quick tour of how it’s done.

1. Take a bowl and add the coleslaw, red pepper and carrots. Next, you will toss to mix the ingredients.
2. Next you will take a small bowl and add all the ingredients to the dressing and mix well. When it is creamy and without lumps it is mixed enough.
3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat all the ingredients.
4. If desired, top with slivered almonds and green onions just before serving.

Helpful tips for the vegan coleslaw recipe

Chop the vegetables small

You want to cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. If the pieces are too big, it will be more difficult to eat the salad. If you find that your cabbage mixture is in too large chunks, you can also chop it up.

Marinate the Salad

If you like, you can marinate the coleslaw for 2-3 hours before serving. This will help bring out all the flavors and help break up the coleslaw a bit. You can eat it without cooling it first, but it will give more flavor.

Beat

I recommend using a blender to mix the dressing. I find it helps get rid of any lumps in the dressing and really incorporates all the seasonings and oils.

Variations on vegan coleslaw

vinegar

If you don’t have rice vinegar you can use white wine vinegar. It will alter the flavor a bit, but it won’t be that noticeable.

I’m Willow

If you are concerned about sodium, you can use a low sodium sauce. Simply use the same amount as 1 tbsp.

Blueberries or raisins

If you want to add sweetness to coleslaw, just add ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries to the salad.

Frequently asked questions about vegan coleslaw

Can I use fresh cabbage instead of the cabbage mix?

Take a green cabbage and thinly slice it and use it instead of a bag of cabbage mix. Depending on the size of the cabbage, you can use some or all of the cabbage.

How long will this coleslaw last?

You can store this coleslaw in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days. You will find that each day the vegetables soften a little. I recommend eating it during the first 2 days from its preparation.

Can coleslaw be frozen?

Unfortunately, you can’t freeze coleslaw. Vegetables will turn very white once they are thawed from being frozen. So I recommend making only what you plan to eat.