This creamy, no-mayo cole slaw hides a secret ingredient that makes it luscious and delicious! Sweet and tangy, this is a very kid-friendly recipe.
Some of my older posts are in dire need of updating.
Like a lot of food bloggers, when I started out, my photog skills left a good deal to be desired. They still do, but they're at least better than what they used to be.
I considered calling this 'how to get your kid to eat cabbage', but I doubt Google would have ranked me very high.
I've recently been learning about Google and how it works.
You see, with a food blog, my ultimate goal is to be among the top spots for recipe searches.
For example, if someone searches 'no-mayo cole slaw', my dream is that my blog and this recipe would be one of the first to pop up.
If I'm on say, page five or six, it's unlikely that many will find me. Most people primarily click on the first or second page, typically finding what they need there.
In order to help Google (and Googlers) out, I'm trying to title my posts as exact as possible. No more cutesy titles or coy descriptions for this girl.
This is a recipe I've been making for years. It's been a favorite with my husband and me, and now my daughters are loving it.
My daughters. Eating raw cabbage and liking it. Cray-cray!
They even ask for more.
It truly is amazing to me, since they both generally avoid cabbage like the plague.
I myself, am a cabbage lover through and through, so this recipe appeals to me on multiple levels.
I love the sweet and tangy combination of ingredients, as well as the creamy consistency.
I'm not one for strong, vinegar-y cole slaws, as I grew up with the likes of KFC.
I like my cole slaw to be coated in a rich dressing that I can almost slurp as I eat. Mission accomplished!
Improved No-Mayo Coleslaw
Ingredients
- ½ large avocado
- ½ c . plain yogurt or kefir
- 1 T . rice vinegar (apple cider will work in a pinch)
- 2-3 t . maple syrup , depending on your sweet tooth
- ½ T . Dijon mustard
- 1 T . red onion
- 1/8-1/4 t . sea salt
- pepper , to taste
- 2-3 T . water
- ½ head green cabbage , shredded
- 2 small carrots , grated
- 2 scallions , chopped
Instructions
- Blend the avocado, yogurt, vinegar, syrup, Dijon, onion, salt, pepper, and water until smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust syrup and salt, if necessary.
- Add in a bit more water if you like a runnier consistency.
- Toss and coat the vegetables.
- Massage the dressing into the cabbage to soften the vegetable and enhance the flavor.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes for best taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Notes:
Adapted and updated from my original post, No-Mayo Cole Slaw.
For my tastes, I use kefir, two teaspoons maple syrup, close to 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt, and three tablespoons of water.
To really kick it up a notch, massage the dressing into the cabbage in the same way as you would a kale salad. This softens the cabbage, making it more palatable.
For best results, refrigerate the cole slaw for at least 30 minutes prior to serving.
Have a lovely weekend!
Shared with: Healthy Vegan Friday
Liana
Hello Lauren,
as Laura said, you're on page 3. The thing that made me choose to read your recipe was the positive reviews ( = stars). Also the fact that the recipe and the reviews come from a personal blog and not from a "big" page 1 website. I must confess I have not tried your recipe yet but I am planning to do so after I finish writing 🙂 I will use honey instead of maple syrup because it is impossible to find syrup here; and will add a bit of parsley and coloured bell pepper, mainly because there are a few things in the fridge I'd like to get rid of before they die 🙂 Thanks very much for the recipe and its lovely presentation.
Lauren
Thanks so much Liana! I hope you enjoy the recipe if you do try it. I like the sound of your additions! 🙂
Liana
Mmm... THIS IS VERY GOOD! I made it last night and to be honest, I was a bit disappointed by the result. It was quite late at night so I could not wait for an hour to eat it. We all know that coleslaw has to stay in the fridge for an hour at least. I was also disappointed by the addition of parsley etc etc.
Now, about 15 hours later, I am eating it for lunch. Yes, it is very good. There was a total transformation in the fridge. All the flavours blended nicely. The avocado made a great difference and well, even the parsley doesn't seem as bad at it did last night! 🙂
I will surely go through more recipes and all the other nice things in your blog. Thanks!
Chastine
I'm a mayo hater, so this was perfect for me, thank you!!
Angie
I am eating my second batch of this salad as I type, and I still can't believe how delicious it is!! I have *never* liked coleslaw, but for some reason, this just seemed so appealing when I stumbled upon it ---- veggies, healthy fats, yogurt...I thought it was worth a shot, and it was! Your recipe is perfect - I wouldn't change a single thing (and I'm the type who almost never follows a non-baking recipe to a T). I foresee making this at least once a week, it's so good, and I love how healthy it is... Thank you for your hard work, and for posting it!!
....now to finish my bowl *_*...
Lauren
Thanks Angie, I'm so happy you liked it! 😀
kimmythevegan
I'm not actually a huge fan of coleslaw, but your seasoning sounds so good that I am sure I would like it. This would make a great lunch. And who knew coleslaw could be so pretty??
Mary Ellen | VNutrition
I dream of the same thing, Lauren! I wish mine would pop up on page one. I have one recipe that does but that's only because it's a rare recipe that no one would ever search for lol!
This coleslaw looks so good. Great idea to use yogurt. Your pictures are so nice. 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up with us for Healthy Vegan Fridays! I’m Pinning and sharing!
Lauren
Haha! That's hilarious, I have similar recipes like that, so I know what you mean! Thanks for hosting HVF Mary Ellen! 🙂
Laura
I'm not a big coleslaw maker but I'm going to save this recipe for someday when I want to. I really like it, just don't often eat it.
I searched and you're not far off, you're at the top of page three 🙂
Lauren
Hah! Thanks for looking Laura, that made me laugh. 🙂
Sammi Ricke
I cannot turn down coleslaw...even the mayo kind so this recipe is SO perfect for me! YUM! I can't wait to pair it with BBQ chicken or beef. {Happy dance} 😉