Easy Keto Coleslaw

This Easy Keto Coleslaw is made with tender shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy tangy dressing. It’s the perfect quick and easy side to serve at your next BBQ or potluck!

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❤️ Why You’ll Love this Low Carb Coleslaw Recipe

  • Super creamy texture and tangy flavors
  • Takes just a few minutes to make
  • Uses all healthy Keto friendly ingredients
  • Sugar-free and kid friendly
  • Perfect to serve at your next BBQ or bring to a potluck
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This simple coleslaw recipe is an excellent side for low carb and Keto diets. No one will ever know the difference because the taste is very much the same as traditional coleslaw. It’s the perfect quick and easy Keto side to take to your next BBQ or potluck and is always a huge hit!

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Did you know that the term coleslaw comes from the Dutch meaning Cabbage Salad? And though there are many versions of coleslaw around the world, this crunchy and creamy version is always a favorite and it only takes 5 minutes to make!

🛒 Ingredients in Keto Coleslaw

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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🔪 How to Make Keto Coleslaw

Add all of the ingredients, except for the coleslaw mix into a mixing bowl.

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Whisk together until combined.

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Next, add your cabbage mix to a large bowl.

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Pour the dressing over the top.

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Toss until well combined and the coleslaw is well coated in the dressing.

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You can either serve this tasty, low carb slaw immediately or refrigerate it until chilled. The longer it sits in the refrigerator, the more the cabbage absorbs the flavors of the dressing.

☑️ Storage Instructions

The great thing about this Keto coleslaw is you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days in an airtight container.

💡 Tips for Making Keto Coleslaw

  • Make your life easier and use a prepackaged coleslaw mix. There is really no need to shred your own cabbage or carrots for this recipe.
  • Allow the coleslaw to sit for at least 30 minutes so the cabbage has time to absorb all the wonderful flavors of the dressing.
  • While you might be tempted to just toss in all the dressing ingredients over the slaw mix, it really is worth taking the extra time to whisk them together separately. This ensures all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the coleslaw.
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🍴 What to Serve with Coleslaw

This Keto coleslaw is the perfect side to so many proteins, but personally, I love to serve it with anything grilled. Here are some of my favorites:

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

  • While this is a fairly traditional coleslaw that is made with store-bought slaw mix, you can actually mix up your own if you’d like. I recommend doing this if you happen to have cabbage on hand already or if you want to increase the ratio of carrots or red cabbage to the green cabbage. A food processor would certainly make it easier.
  • Another option is to use a broccoli slaw mix, which is also easily found at most grocery stores in the same area as the coleslaw mix.
  • You can really get creative by adding in some julienned veggies like bell peppers, red onions or even Napa cabbage.
  • For a slight onion flavor, you can add chopped chives or scallions. Don’t add too many or it can quickly overpower the slaw.
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Is Cole Slaw Keto Friendly?

This question is asked a lot. The answer is, most definitely! Quite frankly, coleslaw is the perfect Keto side dish. Since the Keto coleslaw dressing is mayo based, it’s super creamy, adding healthy fat to your Keto diet.

Because cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, that makes it low in carbs but loaded with nutrients. Serve with your favorite protein like chicken or pork for a complete meal.

Can I eat KFC Coleslaw on Keto?

According to their website, KFC’s coleslaw has 14 total carbs per serving and 10g of sugar. That’s not completely ideal if you’re on a Keto diet. This KFC copycat version comes in at just 5 total carbs (2 net carbs) and only 3g sugar per serving, which is more suitable!

How Many Carbs in Coleslaw?

The main ingredient in this low carb coleslaw recipe is cabbage which is a very low carb vegetable. One serving of this recipe only has 2 net carbs.

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Can I eat cabbage on keto?

Without question, you certainly can! Cabbage is not only low in carbs, but is also healthy and very filling, making it perfect for a Keto diet. I actually cook with cabbage a lot and have quite a few Keto friendly cabbage recipes like Fried Cabbage with Sausage, Cabbage Roll Soup, Slow Cooker Cabbage, Roasted Cabbage Steaks and Cabbage Roll Casserole

Healthy Benefits of Cabbage

Not only is coleslaw a good choice for a low carb side dish, the main ingredient, cabbage, has many healthy benefits. It’s a great source for vitamins B6 and C, folate, fiber and antioxidants.

Studies show these nutrients help reduce inflammation, heart disease, arthritis and other chronic illnesses. You can read more about the nutritional benefits of cabbage in this article.

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Easy Keto Coleslaw

This Easy Keto Coleslaw is made with tender shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy tangy dressing.
5 from 131 votes
Author: Julianne
Servings 6
PREP 5 minutes
TOTAL 5 minutes

RECIPE VIDEO

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients except the cole slaw mix, into a mixing bowl and whisk together, until well combined.  
  • Add your cabbage mix to a bowl large enough to toss and pour the dressing over the top. Toss to combine and either serve or chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, so the cabbage can absorb the flavors of the dressing.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 181kcal
Nutrition Facts
Easy Keto Coleslaw
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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*Originally published on May 20, 2018, updated on January 25, 2024 with improvements to the recipe, photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.

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123 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    SO NICE for picnics or when others are eating picnic type stuff I shouldn’t. Tastes great and is wonderfully satisfying as a side dish. It’s going in my keto notebook!!

    1. Thank you so much. I love recipes like this one and my cucumber salad for summer picnics and gatherings.

  2. 5 stars
    I’ve been making this coleslaw for over a year now. While trying other keto slaw recipes I keep coming back to this one. I’m finally ready to leave my thoughts.
    This coleslaw tastes better than what you would buy at the deli. Best keto coleslaw over all!! Thank you for sharing this recipe. 😊

    1. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this, it really means a lot! I’m so glad this coleslaw has become your go-to, especially with all the other recipes out there. Love hearing that it even beats the deli version!

  3. Do you have just a vinegar recipe without the creamy option Thank you for all your Awesome recipes love all the ones I have tried

  4. 5 stars
    I love this recipe! I make at least three times a month. My husband (who generally doesn’t like keto recipes) even likes it. I don’t add as much vinegar and lemon juice because I can’t seem to find 16 oz bags in my area. Thank you for all the work you do for keto followers. I use quite a few of your recipes and always look forward to your emails. God Bless!

    1. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I am thrilled that you’re enjoying my recipes, and I truly appreciate the kind review so much.

  5. Have made this coleslaw several times and it just keeps getting better. I add a squiggle more mustard it kicks it up a bit. Thank you althousedonna

    1. I love that “squiggle” more of mustard, that’s awesome! I’m happy to hear you like the slaw 🙂

    1. It will be 1/6th of the recipe. It is hard to give the exact measurement of a serving because the cabbage wilts the longer it sits.