Easy Marinated Keto Coleslaw (No Mayo)

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This homemade Marinated Keto Coleslaw recipe is light, tangy, and slightly sweet. It is the perfect low carb side dish for any keto meal.

Keto Cole slaw in a white bowl

This keto coleslaw, or “keto slaw,” recipe is made without mayo and is instead marinated in a tangy, dressing that is sweetened using a sugar-free sweetener. I love serving it alongside my BBQ Keto Chicken Casserole Recipe or my Keto Slow Cooker Pork Roast. I also really love it with Keto Pulled Pork. It is crunchy and bright, making it a delicious way to get in your veggies!

Keto coleslaw ingredients:

  • Cabbage: This is the main ingredient and can be purchase as a whole head or pre-chopped!
  • Pickles, apple cider vinegar: Pickles and vinegar adds acidity and a tang, which is needed in coleslaw.
  • Onion, green pepper: These veggies add a crunch and extra flavor.
  • Sugar-free sweetener: I like Besti Monk Fruit with Allulose sweetener best. You can also use Swerve Granulated or Lakanto Monkfruit Classic in this recipe. The measurement would be the same. 

Steps for making marinated keto coleslaw:

shredded cabbage in a clear bowl

Step 1: Shred the cabbage, dill pickle, and onion in a food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a grater to grate them finely. Add to a large bowl.

peppers and chopped cabbage in a clear bowl

Step 2: Chop green peppers and add to the cabbage mixture.

cole slaw dressing ingredients in a sauce pan

Step 4: In a pot, add all the other ingredients and bring to a boil. All the ingredients will combine as it begins to boil.

hot vinegar, sweetener, pickle juice and spices being poured over top of cabbage

Step 5: Pour the hot mixture over the slaw then stir to combine.

easy simple marinated cole slaw recipe

Step 6: Allow the slaw to marinate overnight in the fridge.

Can you eat coleslaw on keto?

Most coleslaw recipes include sugar, so your classic coleslaw is most likely NOT keto-friendly. To make a keto coleslaw, you need to use a sugar-free sweetener.

What kind of cabbage is best for coleslaw?

You can choose any cabbage you can find. For this recipe, I used green cabbage, but you can use red, savoy, or Napa cabbage. If you want a pop of color, many people will use a combination of different cabbage varieties. If you want to speed this already quick recipe up, you can also purchase a pre-shredded bag of cabbage or a bagged coleslaw mix.

Keto Coleslaw in a small bowl with a bite on a fork

How to store keto coleslaw

You can store the marinated low-carb coleslaw in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap or in a sealed Tupperware container. Your coleslaw will last about 3-4 days.

More keto salad recipes:

Easy Keto Broccoli Bacon Salad

Keto Taco Salad (with Creamy Dressing)

Keto Chicken Salad

Other keto side dishes:

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Keto Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans Recipe

Low Carb Roasted Cauliflower Recipe w/ Bacon & Cheese

Cauliflower and Mushroom Risotto

Don’t miss out!

If you aren’t already following my easy keto/low carb recipe page on Facebook, where I post all my new recipes, I’d love for you to join us! Also, make sure to follow me on Pinterest.

If you are just getting started following a keto diet and would like more information, there are tons of fantastic resources. Amazon has several great books you may want to check out here.

 

How to Make Easy Marinated Keto Coleslaw

easy keto marinated cole slaw recipe in white bowl
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Easy Marinated Keto Coleslaw

This Marinated Keto Coleslaw recipe is light, tangy, and slightly sweet. It is the perfect low carb side dish for any keto meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

  • 1 large head green cabbage (approx. 6 cups shredded)
  • 4 dill pickles
  • purple onion
  • ½ bell pepper chopped
  • cup olive oil
  • 6 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Wholesome Yum Monkfruit Blend with Allulose
  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Shred the cabbage, dill pickle, and onion in a food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a grater to finely grate them.
  • Add to a large bowl.
  • Chop green peppers and add to the cabbage mixture.
  • In a pot, add all the other ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Pour hot marinade over the slaw then stir to combine.
  • Allow the slaw to marinate overnight in the fridge.
  • If you’d like, you can drain the slaw the next day before serving.

Notes

The nutritional information for this recipe is based on dividing the keto marinated coleslaw into nine equal-sized servings. The sugar-free sweetener is not included in the nutritional information as most subtract to calculate net carbs. 
Sweetener Substitutions: You can also use Swerve Granulated or Lakanto Monkfruit Classic in this recipe. The measurement would be the same. 
Coleslaw will last 3-4 days in the fridge in a sealed container.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I added a bit more sweetner. and used sweet pickles instead of dill. Loved it.
    you always have the best recipes.
    Will be great for picnics where its hot and no refrigeration available.

  2. 5 stars
    Made this yesterday for today and I have to say it is excellent on its own but even better in that it is Keto! It has a little bite and the sour/sweet/pickle taste is combination is perfect! I find coleslaw is a great side dish for Keto eaters. Thank you!

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