Avocado Coleslaw - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

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Avocado is used in place of mayonnaise in this no mayo keto coleslaw recipe. It's creamy, tangy and just delicious. A great sugar-free, low carb, keto side dish that is perfect for the summer.

You could spice this up a bit by added a couple of chopped jalapeno peppers too! The beauty of any coleslaw is that it is just so easy to make too! Shred a cabbage, add some flavors and a creamy sauce...voila! I also find that this tastes better after a few hours in the fridge for the flavurs to develop.

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Mayo Free Coleslaw

The avocado dressing in this coleslaw recipe gives a creamy dressing that you won't miss the mayonnaise. It makes a great dairy free recipe that you can bring to a cookout, picnic or BBQ. As it's dairy free you don't have the worry of the mayonnaise "spoiling" in the heat.

Avocado Coleslaw Ingredients

I've kept this coleslaw recipe very simple with these ingredients:

  • White cabbage
  • Green onions
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro - If you don't like cilantro, use fresh flat leaf parsley instead
  • Lime Juice
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Garlic Powder
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper

You could add red cabbage and a teeny tiny bit of grated carrot for a more colourful dish. Swap the green onions with finely sliced red onions.

What to serve with avocado coleslaw

This is a great salad to bring to any potluck or BBQ. Serve a side of this with our buffalo chicken stuffed peppers, bbq chicken or blackened salmon recipes.

OTHER SALAD RECIPES TO ENJOY

Asparagus Avocado Salad

Hearts of Palm Avocado Salad

Asian Chicken Salad

Curried Cabbage Coconut Salad

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Originally posted in April 2015, I've revised the photos and updated the content. The recipe stays the same.

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Avocado & Lime Coleslaw

Angela Coleby

This dairy free coleslaw has an avocado dressing in place of mayonnaise.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • ½ head white cabbage thinly sliced
  • 4 spring onions finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Place the avocado, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, mustard, oil and seasonings into a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth.

  • In a bowl, add the cabbage and spring onions.

  • Pour the avocado mixture over the cabbage and mix thoroughly. Add the cilantro and gently stir.

  • Eat and enjoy!

Notes

If you find the dressing too sharp for your tastes, add a tablespoon of low carb sweetener to the dressing.

The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.

Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 12gFiber: 3g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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  1. Olivia E

    Holy cannoli...this was superb. We didn't have any coriander or spring onion on hand (and used bagged cole slaw mix instead of shredding cabbage), and this was amazing. I would definitely recommend this over mayo-based coleslaw.

    We paired ours with jalapeno-honey mayo and black bean burgers. Yum yum yum!

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    • Angela Coleby

      Thank you for such a lovely review!

      Reply

  2. cookingtrips

    Perfect for my upcoming clean eating weekend !

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      Hope you enjoy it! Happy eating!

      Reply

    • Divalicious

      Thanks Kari! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

    • Divalicious

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

  3. K @ Peeled Wellness

    I never thought to use avocado in place of mayo! I'm not a mayo person, especially in dishes that sit in summer heat at a bbq. If you're interested, I'd love for you to share a post in my link up tomorrow. The explanation is right on my main menu under 'Tell 'em Tuesdays'.
    xoxo K
    http://peeledwellness.com

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    • Divalicious

      Sure! Will post the link tomorrow. Thanks for the invite - it sounds fun!

      Reply

      • K @ Peeled Wellness

        Thanks for linking up today! I'm so happy you joined in.
        xoxo K
        http://peeledwellness.com

        Reply

  4. tinywhitecottage

    Great idea to use avocado instead of mayo! I'm definitely going to do this next time we make coleslaw, which won't be long because we eat a lot of coleslaw! 🙂

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for popping by!

      Reply

    • Divalicious

      Thanks for popping by! Hope you enjoy it.

      Reply

  5. V

    I love avocado

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      Me too! My bottom lip quivvers when the shops here are out of them!

      Reply

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FAQs

What's the difference between coleslaw and slaw? ›

The real difference is that the raw, chopped vegetables in coleslaw are primarily cabbage: Napa, red, savoy, or bok choy. Slaw without the cole can feature any crunchy veggie in place of cabbage, including chopped or shredded broccoli, carrots, snow peas, jicama, and more.

What is Amish coleslaw made of? ›

Amish Vinegar Slaw or Old Fashioned Coleslaw is lighter and tangier than a classic mayo based slaw. Made with shredded cabbage, onion, apple cider vinegar, and dry mustard. This is the perfect quick Side Dish that you can bring along to BBQs, potlucks, and family gatherings.

Why does my homemade coleslaw go watery? ›

Cabbage contains lots of water. Alton Brown suggests salting the cabbage and letting the water drain for two hours, then rinsing the cabbage and spinning it dry before dressing it. That purges the excess water out of the cabbage before it is dressed, so it doesn't get watery.

What is the best pre made coleslaw? ›

With its nice, thick dressing, Walmart's deli coleslaw is the best creamy coleslaw of the bunch. The dressing is heavy on the mayo, which makes it the best coleslaw to slather on a burger or pulled pork sandwich, and the copious amounts of shredded carrot will contribute some crunch, too.

Why is KFC coleslaw so good? ›

Fresh ingredients are key to a good slaw, and KFC does alright for a fast food restaurant. You won't find any wilted cabbage pieces, and the carrots are nice and hard as well. What's more, KFC finely dices everything so you don't have to chew that much, and all the flavors and textures blend perfectly.

Why did KFC stop selling coleslaw? ›

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

What is in Mary Brown's coleslaw? ›

If you're in the mood for something creamy, sweet, and tangy, coleslaw is an excellent option. Mary Brown's shreds fresh cabbage and carrots in house, and tops it with a creamy dressing.

Why did Chick-fil-A stop selling coleslaw? ›

"But as our sales volumes grew, it just wasn't feasible to keep adding to the menu without taking anything away." Chick-fil-A cut cole slaw from the menu in January to make room for a new "superfood" side of kale and broccolini in a maple vinaigrette dressing.

Is coleslaw healthy or unhealthy Why? ›

Improves Gut Health

Coleslaw salad is rich in fiber because of the presence of raw cabbage. The RDA of fiber for an adult is 30g per day. It can become challenging to consume this much amount of fiber per day. However, 120 g portion of cabbage is sufficient to meet 10% of daily fiber needs.

Why does coleslaw go bad so quickly? ›

Like the cabbage, these veggie add-ins can also become breeding grounds for bacteria when left unrefrigerated. Coleslaw dressing often includes vinegar that acidulates the mixture, making it a less hospitable environment for those pesky bacteria. But unfortunately, it's not enough to halt bacterial growth completely.

Why does coleslaw taste weird? ›

Of course, slivering or dicing cabbage to make coleslaw also ruptures plant cell walls, so the same reaction is triggered. At first, any bitterness may seem pleasantly tangy as the salad's dressing mellows cabbage flavors. After a while, however, the released mustard oils definitely become more noticeable and pungent.

Why did my coleslaw turn pink? ›

Red cabbage, red radishes, and red onions have pigments that bleed into the slaw and turn it pink after several hours. Red cabbage can also stain plastic bowls. Red cabbage slaws also look bleached out after several hours. As a result, leftovers of slaws with these ingredients can look funny.

Should you wash bagged coleslaw? ›

Even if the bag says "prewashed" or "triple-washed," wash the greens yourself. Rinsing won't remove all bacteria but may remove residual soil. Prevent cross contamination by keeping greens away from raw meat.

What can I add to store bought coleslaw to make it taste better? ›

<br/><br/>Adding horse radish or onion or celery seeds or bacon bits or some other tasty flavors to make it your own is a really good idea.

How far in advance should you dress coleslaw? ›

Then you add vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds. A bit of salt and pepper finishes off a classic, creamy, tangy dressing. When should you dress coleslaw? For the ideal coleslaw, add dressing to coleslaw no more than 30 minutes before serving.

Why is coleslaw now called slaw? ›

Whatever the reason for the formation, people familiar with the food item began tinkering with its name. For instance, the Latin-based cole was substituted for cold and the spelling variant slaugh was used with cold or cole. The name was also chopped to slaw or slaugh.

What defines a slaw? ›

What is slaw? Slaw is a cold salad commonly made from sliced or chopped raw vegetables, especially cabbage or carrots, mixed with a dressing made with mayonnaise or vinegar. It often includes other seasonings and ingredients, such as onions and apples.

Is coleslaw the same as shredded cabbage? ›

Most people refer to sliced or shredded raw cabbage coated with mayo- or vinegar-based dressing as coleslaw (or just slaw). It may also contain lemon juice, onions, shredded carrots, slivered almonds, and even fruit.

What is the plural of slaw? ›

Answer. The noun slaw can be countable or uncountable. In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will also be slaw. However, in more specific contexts, the plural form can also be slaws e.g. in reference to various types of slaws or a collection of slaws.

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