The Best Creamy Low-Carb Coleslaw
Kick-off barbeque season with a keto version of this classic side!
You can always count on coleslaw. It’s the perfect companion next to sticky ribs, a juicy burger, or keto fried chicken. What’s more, this coleslaw recipe is fast and easy to whip up. Make it ahead and allow the flavors to mingle until serving time!
How well do you really know coleslaw?
Coleslaw comes from the Dutch word, koolsla, which is a shortened version of the term koolsalade, meaning, cabbage salad. Further down the road, the name changed again from koolsla to coleslaw when Dutch immigrants came to America. Shredded cabbage tossed in a mayo-based dressing (usually spiked with vinegar or lemon juice) is what we’ve come to know as Americanized coleslaw.
Some strange coleslaw facts:
- Believe it or not, there are coleslaw recipes that include beer in the ingredient line up. You can find them under the names Beer Slaw or Man Slaw. 🍺
- The heaviest cabbage recorded to date weighed 138.25 pounds! Scott A. Robb proudly presented it at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska on August 31, 2012. Now that’s A LOT of slaw!
- Fayetteville, Tennessee, hosts an annual Slawburger Festival every April. This huge event is centered around their famous tradition of coleslaw topped burgers. Activities include a coleslaw recipe contest, live music, a slawburger eating contest, and a scavenger hunt. Fun!
- Coleslaw wrestling is a thing. Yep, a bunch of gals grappling in a pile of slaw. Furthermore, this interesting (and slightly disgusting) activity was actually featured on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and the Travel Channel.
The Best Creamy Low-Carb Coleslaw
yield: 6 SERVINGS
prep time: 5 MINUTES
total time: 5 MINUTES
This creamy, zesty coleslaw is a fan favorite!
Ingredients
- 14 oz. bag coleslaw mix
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons erythritol, confectioners (or your preferred sugar substitute)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (I prefer freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (like Grey Poupon)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
Directions
1
In a medium to large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, erythritol, vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, black pepper, and celery salt. Add the bagged coleslaw. Mix well to combine. Adjust salt & pepper to taste.
Additional Notes
Refrigerate for an hour or longer to allow flavors to mingle. Mix again before serving.
Nutritional Information
Yield: 6 servings, Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 205, Total Carbohydrates: 10g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar Alcohols: 6g, Net Carbohydrates: 2g, Total Fat: 20g, Protein: 1g
Top it with some slaw!
This keto coleslaw recipe is SO MUCH MORE than just a side dish. Try it as a topper on:
- burgers
- hot dogs
- fish tacos
- bbq shredded chicken or pork
- corned beef
- Asian marinated steak
- salmon burgers
Personally, I love adding a scoop of coleslaw to keto cheese-shell street tacos. Whether they’re stuffed with pulled pork or grilled fish, the coleslaw adds a whole new dimension! Yum!!
Pair this yummy coleslaw with Instant Pot Pulled Pork!
Oh wow! It is so flavorful and gets even better the next day! It’s hard to believe it’s Keto. Even my non Keto family members couldn’t tell. This is going to be my go to recipe for anything bbq from now on! Thank you so much!
You’re so welcome, Jill G! SO glad you enjoyed it.
We keep making this because it’s so easy and delicious. I use one less tbsp of sweetener, which is just a preference, but it’s great either way.
Oh good! Super happy to hear that! 🙌 Thanks for commenting!
Yum!! I was out of white vinegar so used balsamic. Delish and I don’t like coleslaw!
Hi Cheri! I bet you that made a fantastic swap. So glad you enjoyed it❤