Simple Coleslaw
Simple Coleslaw is an easy and delicious side dish that comes together in minutes. Low-carb and gluten free, it’s the perfect companion to many a dish.
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Life can be crazy, busy, hectic and flat out overwhelming sometimes. With all life’s hubbub we need quick and easy recipes that can be pulled out of our back pocket. This Simple Coleslaw absolutely meets these requirements. The recipe comes together in just 10 mins, is creamy, satisfying and goes well with many main entrees. We use this recipe often with our Tortilla and Beans but it goes great with baked chicken, wraps, sandwiches or even fish tacos.
Tips about Simple Coleslaw:
- The reason this coleslaw is named Simple Coleslaw is because it has just 4 ingredients. I purposefully do not add sugar, my family never added it and honestly, we get more than enough sugar in our daily lives.
- If you use a food processor to shred the cabbage you will end up with much smaller pieces of cabbage. I personally enjoy the rustic look of hand shredding it. It really doesn’t take any longer and there is one less thing to clean up.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted for the mayo but I highly recommend finding the thickest and creamiest version possible.
- Generally some form of a white vinegar is used in most coleslaw recipes and definitely can be used for this Simple Coleslaw. However, my favorite vinegar to use is raw apple cider vinegar with the mother. I love the dose of probiotics and blood sugar support it provides. (affiliate)
- Pickles, don’t forget the pickles. I know it may seem crazy to have pickles in coleslaw but it is ohhhh sooooo yummy!
Simple Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1/2 head med cabbage *shredded about 6 cups
- 1 lg pickle *diced about 1/2 cup
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp mayonnaise *1/2 cup for extra creamy
Instructions
- Place shredded cabbage, diced pickle, vinegar and mayo in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until served.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday.
Yummy! It’s indeed a simple and quick version, that’s perfect if you don’t have carrots or celery at home. We never tried adding pickles though and are really excited to follow your advice!:)
Thanx so much for the wonderful post Heather, pinned and tweeted asap!:)
Greetings from sunny Athens, Greece.
Panos and Mirella
Thank you Panos and Mirella! We are definitely pickle people in our house. Super excited to check out your blog.
Hi….looks nice and simple but the 1st page of the recipe calls for 4 cups mayo. The next page says 1/2 cup. If i don’t hear from you, I’ll probably use something in the middle: )
Hi Marcy,
I am so glad you asked. It should be 1/4 + 2 tbsp mayo. I just double checked the recipe and I don’t see where it says 4 cups. Is the first page you are referencing from Pinterest?
Yes it was, and thanks for getting back to me. I’m going to make it now, and will let you know. Thanks again!
What do u mean by pickle. I assume you mean pickled cucumber? Lots of thinks can be pickled.
A dill pickle.