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
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!
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
- Coleslaw mix
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Heavy Cream
- Monk fruit/allulose
- Lemon Juice
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Dijon Mustard
- Celery Salt
- Garlic Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
*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.
Whisk together until combined.
Next, add your cabbage mix to a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the top.
Toss until well combined and the coleslaw is well coated in the dressing.
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.
🍴 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:
- Smoky Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Skirt Steak Chimichurri
- Cajun Shrimp Skewers
- Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze
- Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp Skewers
🔄 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.
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.
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.
🍽️ More Keto Slaw Recipes
- Mexican Coleslaw
- Spicy Bang Bang Coleslaw
- Buffalo Coleslaw
- Cilantro Lime Broccoli Slaw
- Peanut Ginger Slaw
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Easy Keto Coleslaw
RECIPE VIDEO
Ingredients
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix, with small amount of carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit/allulose
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 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.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
*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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Rate this Recipe*Originally published on May 20, 2018, updated on January 25, 2024 with improvements to the recipe, photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.
Just made this and it is wonderful! So happy I came across it
I’m so happy you enjoyed it.
Best I’ve ever tasted and super easy to make
Thank you so much.
This recipe is absolutely delicious, and low-carb to boot! We made it once, then made it again a few days later, quadrupling the recipe. The second time, we thinly sliced our own cabbage and shredded a bunch of carrots. Crispy, SUPER easy, and delicious!!
That’s wonderful to hear!
I made this for a 4th of July picnic today and it was a huge hit! I used stevia in the raw in place of swerve and omitted the celery salt due to an allergy. My 11-year-old said it was AWESOME. It’s definitely a recipe I’ll make again.
I’m so excited to read your positive review, thanks so much!
This cole slaw was so yummy! We aren’t even keto but it was still perfect for us! Thanks for the recipe!
I’m glad you liked it and you’re so welcome!
Used this cole slaw recipe as a side for our fav steak and it was an excellent combo! The cole slaw is rich and creamy, balancing the flavors of our steak.
I love serving mine with steak too. So glad to hear that you enjoyed the combination!
The sugar modifications were perfect for this coleslaw recipe! It was rich and cream and nostalgic feelings of picnics and summer family gatherings rushed back to my memory with each bite!
Wonderful, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Coleslaw has always been my favorite side for BBQ, but this renewed my love of coleslaw! I absolutely love the addition of sour cream.
I’m so glad you loved the addition of sour cream, I think it helps add a nice tanginess!
I tried this easy coleslaw recipe, and it turned out so delicious! I love how easy it is to make, and even my family loved it too!
It’s always a plus when the whole family approves! I’m glad you found it easy to make, that’s a win win!
This slaw was the best. Everyone in my family loved it!!
That’s awesome to hear. I am so glad everyone loved it.
Delicious is the only word I need to give. Thank you for the recipe.
Thank you so much! ☺️
Delicious and not sweet or swimming in sauce!!! A favorite!
I’m glad you liked it!
I hate coleslaw, personally – my husband loves it! He’s been asking for a keto version of coleslaw to go with our pulled pork. I just made this and I actually like it.
I’m so glad to hear you and hubby both enjoyed it!
3 grams of sugar per serving. That’s 18 grams per recipe. Where is all that sugar coming from?
I always encourage everyone to enter their own ingredients into their own nutritional tracker so that you can see for yourself where the values come from. The natural sugar in this recipe comes from that found in the lemon juice and the coleslaw mix.
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!
That sounds like an amazing combination. I am so glad you like it!
This recipe is delish!!! Did you create this recipe or is it from another source, originally? Thanks again!
All of the recipes on my site are 100% created by me. I am so glad you enjoyed it! 😊
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!
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.
This is the best coleslaw recipe I’ve ever tried. Everyone loved it, thank you.
Yay,so glad to hear that!
Add 1/4 grated sweet onion and 1/4 grated orange bell pepper
Delicious! This recipe will be my forever go to cole slaw dressing!
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.
The best slaw I have EVER had!!! I had celery seeds to it and my family goes wild!
That is AWESOME! I love hearing this. So glad you all enjoyed it.
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.
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.
Very good! Made per recipe only thing I added was a little chopped red onions.
I am so glad you enjoyed it! I love this recipe too!
We added two tablespoons of Swerve confectioners, as we both like the sweet and tangy coleslaw that was my mother-in-laws famous slaw!
Sounds great, I’m glad you liked it!
Oh my goodness! This is so good.
Thanks so much. It’s so good and super quick and easy.
How much sodium is in a serving?
You would need to enter than into your an app that calculates it for you based on the brands you use.
Very good, I added in some broccoli slaw with the cabbage slaw. And some diced jalapenos for a little heat. Yum!
Thanks so much! Great additions!
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.
Yay! Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it.
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 🥴
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.
This is my ALL time favorite coleslaw recipe. It’s always requested when we have family BBQs. Definitely a 5 star recipe.
That’s wonderful, so glad everyone loves it!
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!!
Thank you very much. That’s so nice. I love the simple flavors in this recipe too.
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.
Absolutely wonderful, lots of flavor! Hubby and I are trying Keto and this recipe will be added to our “go-to” sides favorite.
Fantastic, glad you both liked it!
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.
Thanks so much, I’m happy to hear that!
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!
Glad to hear you liked it!
What is the serving size?
If I don’t have celery salt on hand can I just sub out with Himalayan?
Yes, you sure can!
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?
You can just use a little less and add in water to make up the difference.
This turned our perfect. I used monk fruit sweetener and lime juice because that’s what I had on hand.
Sounds great, glad you enjoyed it!
Hello! How long can you store this recipe for in the fridge?
I store mine up to 5 days or so, but I wouldn’t go beyond that personally.
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.
Glad you enjoy it!
I made a double batch today for a family get-together. Can’t wait to hear the reaction. Thanks for the recipe!
Yay, hope everyone enjoyed it!
Added a teaspoon of onion powder. Yummy
Sounds great, glad you liked it!
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!
You can either leave it out or maybe use yellow mustard instead and it should still taste great!
I made it without mustard several times and it is really really good
What is the serving size for the nutritional data listed? I apologize if I missed it!
It’s 1/6th of the entire recipe, so it’s a pretty decent amount.
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 = )
Glad you enjoyed it and I agree, it’s better when you allow it to sit a while!
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!
Sounds great! I’ve made broccoli slaw before too, it’s awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.
This was delicious! My husband even enjoyed it.
That’s wonderful, thanks for stopping by to let me know!
I love the Scripture of the day… Thank you
I’m glad you love it 🙂
Me too
Best Keto Cole slaw ever! In fact, better than any Cole slaw period! Thanks for the recipie.
Awesome recipe, delicious!
Hi Bobbie,
Glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
Tried this one, it’s delicious !
So delcious. We make this most weeks in a big batch. Quick healthy and convenient. Thanks for a great recipe
Hi Jacqui,
So nice to hear that you like the cole slaw recipe! Thanks for stopping by to let me know 🙂
Jesus is the king of kings I love the look of your coleslaw I will have to try it my sister in Christ
Yes He sure is and I hope you give it a try 🙂