This low carb coleslaw has got that snappy, flavorful crunch that cools off hot evenings and complements any protein. Best part? You won’t be able to taste the difference between this keto coleslaw and the traditional kind.
Looking for more keto side dishes? Try this jalapeno coleslaw, mashed cauliflower, and these keto zucchini fries.
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Sweet, Tangy, Creamy Covered Veggies
My keto coleslaw journey has been a rocky one. The truth is, I didn’t like coleslaw until I started making it myself. I wanted to like it. I loved the idea of it:
- A no-bake side dish
- Health ingredients
- Only takes 5 minutes to make
But every early encounter I had was soggy, too sweet, and covered in way too much mayonnaise. There’s a reason it’s the last bowl standing at every picnic. And that reason is not coleslaw– it’s the recipe.
So, I experimented with different ratios of sweet to cream to tang. Different veggies. Different amounts of dressing…
And now, this keto coleslaw is a kitchen staple.
It’s got a creamy, sweet, and tangy dressing, which smothers thinly sliced crisp veggies: a match made in summertime heaven. No grilled meat is complete without it. Added bonus? It stores well in the fridge and is easy to make a big ole batch for BBQs, picnics, or meal prep.
Cheers to actually enjoying low carb coleslaw 🥗 – Linds x
Ingredient Notes
This keto coleslaw is all about the dressing. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Onion – simply grate with a box grater. We much prefer this to sliced onion in our coleslaw.
- Lakanto/Swerve is how we’ll sweeten the sugar free coleslaw dressing. Both these keto sweeteners are a 1:1 swap with sugar, so if you’re using a different product, adjust accordingly.
- Mayonnaise
- Heavy cream – makes the dressing a bit thinner so it better coats the veggies.
- White Vinegar
- Pickle Juice – be sure you grab DILL pickle juice– sweet pickle juice contains sugar.
- Cabbage – I like a combo of red and green cabbage to add some color to the salad.
- Carrot
Storing Tips
You’ll want to stash this keto coleslaw recipe in an airtight container in the fridge. Letting the cabbage soak up the dressing makes this salad tastier over time.
Serving Recommendations
Low carb coleslaw is a picnic staple and a great side dish for any meat. Try it alongside:
- Keto Fried Chicken
- Keto Burgers
- Keto Pulled Pork
How Many Carbs in Traditional Coleslaw?
There are 25g net carbs in coleslaw per cup– this is because coleslaw dressing is made with sugar. By simply swapping sugar for a sugar alternative, this becomes a keto coleslaw in no time.
Recipe Variations
Want to mix it up? Here are some ideas for you:
- Add cooked + crumbled BACON.
- Add chicken for a (balanced) healthy coleslaw keto chicken salad.
- Switch up the dressing. If traditional coleslaw dressing (slightly sweet and creamy) isn’t what you’re craving, get creative with something like keto ranch dressing.
- Add more veggies by julienning them and tossing them in. Turn this into a kale, broccoli, or cauliflower potato salad.
- Don’t like mayo? Swap with keto greek yogurt (like in my greek yogurt chicken salad). It will add more carbs and protein to the dish while removing a bit of the fat.
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Low Carb Keto Coleslaw
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Dressing:
- 2 Tablespoon Onion finely grated
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Granular Swerve or Lakanto (note 1)
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise (note 2)
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice (note 3)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Salad:
- 8-10 Cups Cabbage shredded (about 1/2 medium head) I use a combo of red and green
- 1 Carrots shredded
Instructions
- Dressing. Use a box grater to grate the onion (2 tablespoon). Place in a small bowl, along with all other dressing ingredients, and whisk to combine.
- Toss + chill. In a large bowl, combine 8 cups of shredded cabbage and carrot (1). Pour dressing over the top and toss to combine. If you like a less saucey coleslaw, add the 2 additional cups of cabbage. Taste, and adjust seasoning to your liking. Store in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving, and enjoy!
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Lindsey's Tips
- Sweetener. I use Lakanto or Swerve. Feel free to use whatever sweetener you prefer. Know that these products are equally as sweet as sugar. If subbing in allulose or erythritol, they're 70% as sweet.
- Not a fan of mayo? Low carb greek yogurt can be used in its place (although yogurt is higher in carbs).
- It's important to grab DILL pickles, as sweet pickle juice contains carbs.
- Nutritional information is based on 1 serving, which is about 1 cup:
sounds interesting! Is the dressing runny once the cabbage has been sitting in it for a while?
Hi Sara! Not too runny, this recipe has the same amount of liquid as a traditional coleslaw recipe. Hope you enjoy ?
The picture of coleslaw looks very different to the recipe ?
Hi Veronica! I added a few shredded carrots for color in the picture — other than that, it’s the exact ingredient list. Hope you enjoy!
How much Swerve should I use? I have both confectioners and granulated.
Hi Carol! Start with 2.5 Tablespoons, hope you enjoy!
Omg this is SO good!! Thank you so much for such a delish keto option!
YAY! So happy you enjoyed it Natalie! ?
I am so in love with this! I love how sweet, tangy, and creamy it was! I tried this with my family and we definitely enjoyed it. We will surely make this again. Thanks!
SO glad you and your family loved it, Andrea! Enjoy! 😄
The dressing is so good! We made this alongside your pulled chicken what a great combo!
Yay! Sounds really great, Krystle! I hope you enjoyed this recipe. 😄
It has been a while since I’ve made coleslaw. You just gave me a great idea for dinner tonight!
Yay! Let me know how it goes, Catalina! Enjoy! 😋
This Creamy Low Carb Keto Coleslaw sounds fascinating! I want to dive into my screen!
Right, Erin? Let me know if you give this a try! 😄
What a great and easy recipe! My hubby and I love coleslaw, and I’m so glad I found a low carb version! Absolutely delicious and perfect for our burger nights!
Yay! Sounds great, Beth! Enjoy! 😄
LOVE the addition of pickle juice!
Yay! Let me know if you give this a try, Cathy! 😄
I’ve made this recipe a bunch of times and my family absolutely LOVES it!!!
SO glad you loved it, Kitty! Enjoy! 😄
Such a yummy and creamy recipe! We absolutely love this low carb coleslaw. What a game changer for low carbs too! Can’t wait to make this recipe again!
Yahoo! Glad you liked it Beth 🥰
I love love love coleslaw and have tried many recipes. I love the dill pickle juice in this! Definitely gives it a kick!
Right Patty? Thanks for giving this a try!😁
I am saving this recipe to try it this weekend, we have a BBQ party, and I am sure everyone will gladly welcome a tasty and low-carb coleslaw. YUM!
Hope you all enjoy Julia!😁
You had me at pickle juice! I never would have thought to use it for the vinegar in coleslaw but that makes so much sense! YUM!
Right Heather? Glad you liked it!🥰
Crunchy and colorful. Perfect as a topping or a salad too.
Yahoo! Thanks for giving this a try 😁
Creamy coleslaws are what I love best! Such a wonderful way to enjoy a salad. So good for parties too 😀
Me too! Hope you give it a try!😄