This creamy coleslaw is incredibly quick and easy to make, perfect for your next bbq!
Summer is approaching and it's just about time to start firing up the grill! When I think barbecue, I also think coleslaw.
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!
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!
What's in Keto Coleslaw
- Coleslaw mix (with red cabbage and carrots)
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Swerve Confectioners
- Lemon Juice
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Dijon Mustard
- Celery Salt
- Garlic Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
How to Make Keto Coleslaw
With just a few ingredients and these easy to follow steps, you can have perfectly healthy and low carb coleslaw in a snap!
First, combine all the ingredients, except the coleslaw mix, into a mixing bowl and whisk together.
Next, add your cabbage mix to a large bowl and pour the dressing over the top.
All you have to do next is toss well to combine and you're all set!
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.
The great thing about this Keto cole slaw is you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days!
Is Cole Slaw Keto Friendly?
This question is asked a lot. The answer is, ABSOLUTELY! 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 you have 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.
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.
More Keto and Low Carb Slaw Recipes
More Keto and Low Carb Side Dishes
- Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese
- Easy Creamed Spinach
- Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
- Cauliflower "Potato" Salad
- Cheesy Roasted Asparagus
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Easy Cole Slaw - Keto, Low and Carb
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INGREDIENTS
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix, with small amount of carrots
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon swerve confectioners
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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.
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*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, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.
Susan Malotte
This is delicious! I’m making pulled pork in the crockpot so I will have a full meal ready and waiting after church! Thank you for this recipe!
Keto Cooking Christian
That sounds like an amazing combination. I am so glad you like it!
Edie
This recipe is delish!!! Did you create this recipe or is it from another source, originally? Thanks again!
Keto Cooking Christian
All of the recipes on my site are 100% created by me. I am so glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Julie
My husband is extremely picky about his coleslaw. Other than KFC, he usually doesn't like any others until I made this one. Now I get a request every 1-2 weeks for coleslaw and I am lucky to get a small serving of it for myself.
Great recipe, easy to make, definitely a keeper!
Keto Cooking Christian
Thank you so much! I am a picky slaw eater as well, so I can relate to him. I am so glad he enjoyed it.
Janice
This is the best coleslaw recipe I've ever tried. Everyone loved it, thank you.
Keto Cooking Christian
Yay,so glad to hear that!
Alex Shogren
Add 1/4 grated sweet onion and 1/4 grated orange bell pepper
Karen
Delicious! This recipe will be my forever go to cole slaw dressing!
Keto Cooking Christian
Thanks so much! I am so happy you enjoyed it. I make this recipe all the time because it goes well with just about any dish you serve with it.
Amy
The best slaw I have EVER had!!! I had celery seeds to it and my family goes wild!
Keto Cooking Christian
That is AWESOME! I love hearing this. So glad you all enjoyed it.
Monica
Excellent recipe. Used it on broccoli slaw, as that is what I had on hand...it was gone in an instant. Can't wait to try it on the cabbage slaw mix.
Can you tell me what one serving equates to? I see the recipe makes 6 servings, but, it was eaten so quickly that I didn't have time to measure the entire batch out.
Thank you for such a great dish. It will utilized quite a bit...especially in the summer with BBQ.
Keto Cooking Christian
I am so happy you enjoyed it. When I make this recipe, I honestly just enter all the ingredients in a nutritional tracker and divided the recipe by six, and portion it out accordingly. I don't have the exact measurements of the serving...other than 1/6th of the recipe.
Sharon
Very good! Made per recipe only thing I added was a little chopped red onions.
Keto Cooking Christian
I am so glad you enjoyed it! I love this recipe too!
Lynne J Johnson
We added two tablespoons of Swerve confectioners, as we both like the sweet and tangy coleslaw that was my mother-in-laws famous slaw!
Keto Cooking Christian
Sounds great, I'm glad you liked it!
LYork
Oh my goodness! This is so good.
Keto Cooking Christian
Thanks so much. It's so good and super quick and easy.
Kathy
How much sodium is in a serving?
Keto Cooking Christian
You would need to enter than into your an app that calculates it for you based on the brands you use.
Nancy Dyer
Very good, I added in some broccoli slaw with the cabbage slaw. And some diced jalapenos for a little heat. Yum!
Keto Cooking Christian
Thanks so much! Great additions!
Bill
This recipe is such a blessing. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to post it. It works great with pulled pork, a bit of paprika, or served my favorite way with a splash of hot sauce.
Keto Cooking Christian
Yay! Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it.
Brooke
Hi! Excited to make this tomorrow! I only have a stevia/monk fruit blend sweetener on hand. Could I sub that instead? Any idea on the quantity? I’m new to the keto world 🥴
Keto Cooking Christian
I am not sure the brand you are using, but there should be a conversion chart on the bag or on the company's website. If not, just start out with a little less than the recipe calls for and taste as you go. You can always add more if you'd like.
LWebb
This is my ALL time favorite coleslaw recipe. It’s always requested when we have family BBQs. Definitely a 5 star recipe.
Keto Cooking Christian
That's wonderful, so glad everyone loves it!
Dolly
I have made this side countless times. I never get tired of it, and it’s superior to all of the other coleslaw recipes I’ve tried. Your website is my favorite for Keto recipes. Thank you!!
Keto Cooking Christian
Thank you very much. That's so nice. I love the simple flavors in this recipe too.
Keto Cooking Christian
The produce department in grocery stores in the US have bags of thinly pre-sliced cabbage, called Cole Slaw Mix. Some add very small amounts of carrots and purple/red cabbage for color. If your grocery store or market does not carry that, you can just thinly slice cabbage into ribbons by hand.
Kathy
Absolutely wonderful, lots of flavor! Hubby and I are trying Keto and this recipe will be added to our "go-to" sides favorite.
Keto Cooking Christian
Fantastic, glad you both liked it!
Gretchen
It’s my go to now. I use it all the time as my side for all my work lunches that I bring from home. Best coleslaw I’ve had in my opinion.
Keto Cooking Christian
Thanks so much, I'm happy to hear that!
Teresa
This is REALLY GOOD and creamy! I am very picky with coleslaw and I don’t like just any coleslaw but this was surprisingly delicious! I have made it several times! Great job!
Keto Cooking Christian
Glad to hear you liked it!
Sandie
What is the serving size?
Amanda McGovern
If I don't have celery salt on hand can I just sub out with Himalayan?
Keto Cooking Christian
Yes, you sure can!
Marcia Filipiak
Just made this. It was perfect except the apple cider vinegar was really strong. Any suggestions to tone down that flavor: not sure how it would affect the flavor profile to leave it out completely or if I would have to change other things if I changed that ratio. Suggestions?
Keto Cooking Christian
You can just use a little less and add in water to make up the difference.
Meigan
This turned our perfect. I used monk fruit sweetener and lime juice because that’s what I had on hand.
Keto Cooking Christian
Sounds great, glad you enjoyed it!
Meagan
Hello! How long can you store this recipe for in the fridge?
Keto Cooking Christian
I store mine up to 5 days or so, but I wouldn't go beyond that personally.
Jane
I tried several dressing recipes for coleslaw and this one is by far the best. The addition of sour cream and cream made this so creamy. I had to add some additional drops of stevia to the swerve because it just wasn’t sweet enough g]for me. Thank you so much.
Keto Cooking Christian
Glad you enjoy it!
Karen
I made a double batch today for a family get-together. Can't wait to hear the reaction. Thanks for the recipe!
Keto Cooking Christian
Yay, hope everyone enjoyed it!
Rachel
Added a teaspoon of onion powder. Yummy
Keto Cooking Christian
Sounds great, glad you liked it!
BEX
Hi!
This looks amazing! Do I have to use Dijon mustard? Is there a substitute? It’s the only ingredient I don’t have. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Keto Cooking Christian
You can either leave it out or maybe use yellow mustard instead and it should still taste great!
Teresa
I made it without mustard several times and it is really really good
Jennifer
What is the serving size for the nutritional data listed? I apologize if I missed it!
Keto Cooking Christian
It's 1/6th of the entire recipe, so it's a pretty decent amount.
LadyJ1225
Excellent recipe! I didn't think I'd find another recipe to match my favorite pre-keto slaw recipe but this is fantasic .... every bit - if not better - than my original recipe. I made it the day before and let it sit so the flavors could meld. AWESOME! Thank you so much = )
Keto Cooking Christian
Glad you enjoyed it and I agree, it's better when you allow it to sit a while!
Donna L
Just made this to have some tomorrow for lunch with a burger at work. Accidently put 1t. Dijon but it wasn't overpowering, nice zing. Also made it for broccoli slaw instead of cole slaw. Had to do a taste test. It's really, really good! And VERY creamy!
Keto Cooking Christian
Sounds great! I've made broccoli slaw before too, it's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Nancy
This was delicious! My husband even enjoyed it.
Keto Cooking Christian
That's wonderful, thanks for stopping by to let me know!
Cindy Byrom
I love the Scripture of the day... Thank you
Keto Cooking Christian
I'm glad you love it 🙂
Teresa
Me too
Robert
Best Keto Cole slaw ever! In fact, better than any Cole slaw period! Thanks for the recipie.
Bobbie
Awesome recipe, delicious!
Keto Cooking Christian
Hi Bobbie,
Glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
Bobbie
Tried this one, it’s delicious !
Jacqui
So delcious. We make this most weeks in a big batch. Quick healthy and convenient. Thanks for a great recipe
Keto Cooking Christian
Hi Jacqui,
So nice to hear that you like the cole slaw recipe! Thanks for stopping by to let me know 🙂
Cathy
Jesus is the king of kings I love the look of your coleslaw I will have to try it my sister in Christ
Keto Cooking Christian
Yes He sure is and I hope you give it a try 🙂