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

❤️ Why You’ll Love this Keto Coleslaw Recipe

• Super creamy texture and tangy flavors
• Takes just a few minutes to make
• Uses all healthy simple ingredients that are Keto-friendly
• Sugar-free and kid friendly
• Perfect to serve at your next BBQ or bring to a potluck or picnic

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!

Give this recipe a try and I think you will agree this is the best coleslaw recipe you’ve ever tried, especially if you’re partial to the creamy type. And you can make it in advance because it’s actually even better the next day.

🛒 Ingredients in Sugar-Free 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.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk

🔪 How to Make Low Carb Coleslaw

Add all of the ingredients, except for the coleslaw mix into a small 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 This Homemade Coleslaw Recipe

• Make your life easier and use a store-bought coleslaw mix. There is really no need to shred your own cabbage or carrots for this recipe. But honestly, I prefer to make my own coleslaw mix because it’s really pretty easy.
• 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 healthy coleslaw recipe 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, but a sharp knife would work just fine.
• If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar instead.
• Another option is to use a broccoli slaw mix, which is also easily found at most grocery stores in the same area as you’ll find a bag of coleslaw mix.
• If you don’t have monk fruit/allulose, you can use your favorite keto sweetener or even Stevia.
• 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.
• You can also add in some fresh herbs like dill.

Is Coleslaw ok for a Keto diet?

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

What can you use instead of mayonnaise in coleslaw? Can I make keto coleslaw without mayonnaise?

If you can’t have mayonnaise or prefer to use something else, Greek yogurt will work just fine and even add a little protein to the recipe.

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

*Originally published on May 20, 2018, updated on August 26, 2026 with improvements to the recipe, photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.