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Home | Recipes | Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw

Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw

Published on June 18, 2020 by Stephanie Kay

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If you’re looking for a ridiculously easy recipe for coleslaw, look no further than this one! Made with a simple homemade dressing, shredded cabbage, and carrots, this apple cider vinegar coleslaw is a healthy and hearty side dish that works well for any meal of the day.

Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw

This vinegar coleslaw recipe is so quick and easy to make it’s the perfect side dish for a summer BBQ. Although a more traditional coleslaw recipe calls for a mayo-based dressing, a vinegar-based dressing is a great way to create a healthy coleslaw that is still packed with flavour. For this particular recipe, I used an apple cider vinegar dressing because it’s a great combination of tangy and sweet and it provides numerous health benefits at the same time. Not only is apple cider vinegar known for aiding digestion and blood sugar regulation, but the cabbage and carrots help to increase the overall fibre content of the dish.

For the best results, be sure to slice your cabbage and carrots thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin slicer. Not only will this make for a better texture, but it will allow the vegetables to absorb more of the apple cider vinegar dressing.

Plus, although this healthy vinegar coleslaw recipe calls for a combination of green and red cabbage you can truly use any combination of cabbage you have on hand and, if you wanted to make this dish extra colourful, a couple of handfuls of freshly chopped kale is a great compliment to the tangy flavours in this apple cider vinegar coleslaw.

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Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw

Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw

Author: Stephanie Kay

A quick and easy apple cider vinegar coleslaw recipe made with crunchy green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots and green onion. This vinegar coleslaw is mayo-free and made with a tangy vinegar dressing with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey and mustard.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salads, Sides
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients

coleslaw:

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded or thinly sliced
  • 3 green onion, thinly sliced

vinegar dressing:

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grainy or Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons runny honey
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot and green onion, and toss until well combined.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, mustard and honey, and whisk until well combined.
  3. Cover the cabbage mixture with the dressing, using tongs or your hands to ensure that everything is well coated with dressing.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and chill in the fridge before serving.
  5. This vinegar coleslaw can be served immediately or stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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    1. Jeannie Roper says

      November 15, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      I made this coleslaw so many times this summer – just love it.

      Reply
    2. Amber says

      March 22, 2021 at 7:18 am

      A summer staple in our house! Multiple times a week with BBQ!!!

      Reply
    3. L Anness says

      August 17, 2021 at 2:59 pm

      Easy tasty and love its non mayo dressing. I sometimes do add ins like nuts or seeds or raisins

      Reply
      • robinsong01 says

        May 7, 2022 at 2:04 pm

        Agree. I add in finely diced or sliced green pepper and red pepper. It adds another layer of flavor my family loves.

        Reply
    4. Merrill says

      August 17, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      Quick, easy and yummy.

      Reply
    5. Pauline says

      August 17, 2021 at 3:33 pm

      Love it

      Reply
    6. Leah says

      August 17, 2021 at 10:37 pm

      This is always one of my go to recipes in the summer. Always a hit!!

      Reply
    7. Catherine Benoit says

      August 18, 2021 at 9:37 am

      Very good

      Reply
    8. Sandra Riba says

      August 18, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      One of my favorites among your salad’s recipes. Love everything about it, taste and colorful look!

      Reply
    9. Shirley Hadlock says

      August 18, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      I use the dressing part all the time. I change up the other ingredients according to what I have on hand.

      Reply
    10. Deborah Lecompte-Webb says

      August 19, 2021 at 11:14 am

      Delicious! Added chopped apple.

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        August 19, 2021 at 2:09 pm

        Great idea!

        Reply
    11. Mary Catherine says

      August 24, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      This is a great easy coleslaw recipe that is a hit every time I serve it!

      Reply
    12. Jen says

      May 22, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      This is so delicious! I used chives instead of green onions, but otherwise followed the recipe.

      Reply
    13. Doble Sarah says

      August 4, 2022 at 11:11 am

      How many bags of coleslaw would you use for either 16 or 24 serving ? Thanks !

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        August 4, 2022 at 12:38 pm

        The recipe makes 8 servings and could be made with 1 large bag of coleslaw mix. So, for 18 servings I would suggest 2 bags, and for 24 servings I would suggest 3 bags. You can always adjust the dressing and make/add a bit more/less if needed.

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    14. Darin says

      October 6, 2023 at 7:21 am

      Love this recipe. Made it twice now. Second time I added 1 Tbsp juice from pepperoncini jar to the recipe. It provided some balance to the sweetness of the dressing.

      Reply
    15. brian says

      January 24, 2024 at 10:30 am

      Anyone know the the serving size is that the nutrion facts are based on? 100g? 1 cup? Asking because we care for a diabetic and it would really help. TIA.

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        January 26, 2024 at 10:18 am

        The recipe makes 8 servings, so the nutrition facts are based on 1/8 of the recipe.

        Reply
    16. Stephanie says

      September 27, 2024 at 4:19 pm

      This cole slaw! A total winner for our family! I will be sticking with this one!

      Reply
    17. Matt says

      October 23, 2024 at 7:30 pm

      Glad to have found this recipe. The only change we made was to add diced mango and we have it with Mahi about once a week. It’s fantastic, especially with a really good olive oil.

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      • Stephanie Kay says

        October 24, 2024 at 6:55 am

        I’m happy you like it and love the mango addition! Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
    18. Toni says

      February 17, 2025 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks for this recipe. I made this today but withheld the mustard this time for what I’m serving it on. It’s very tasty on pork tacos and I will definitely make it again with the mustard to serve it as a side.

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        February 18, 2025 at 3:26 pm

        Love that, thanks for sharing, Toni!

        Reply
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