Keto Coleslaw is a versatile crunchy salad with a simple sweet and creamy dressing. This easy side dish goes great with BBQ and is perfect for potlucks or meal prep.
This low carb coleslaw is high in fat and has the perfect crunch to accompany any dish. Try it with our juicy grilled keto pork chops or sirloin tip steak.
Looking for another salad to make? Try this Keto Broccoli Salad or our Burrata Caprese.
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Why you'll love this recipe
This keto coleslaw has all the traditional flavors and comes together quickly in one bowl for easy clean up.
You probably have all of the ingredients at home already, just pick up a bag of shredded cabbage and you're ready to go.
We use pre-shredded coleslaw mix as a time saver for this recipe, as it typically includes carrots, green cabbage, and red cabbage for a colorful mix.
Key ingredients
Mayonnaise - We tested this recipe with 4 different types, regular mayo was the winner.
Dijon Mustard - We love the savory, lightly spicy flavor. It adds a necessary depth to the flavor of our keto slaw.
Apple Cider Vinegar - Vinegar thins out the dressing and gives a bright tang. We love using it to make our sugar free salad dressing recipe.
Coleslaw Mix - one 16-ounce bag of coleslaw mix is perfect for this recipe. Alternately, you'll need about 16oz of shredded cabbage.
If you have any questions about this recipe, please leave a comment below and we will get back to you.
Making this coleslaw for a family BBQ? Don't forget dessert. Try our keto lemon cake and our keto brownies.
How to make keto coleslaw
Step 1: In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard, sweeter, vinegar, salt, and onion powder.
Step 2: Whisk together until well combined.
Step 3: Add the coleslaw mix.
Step 4: Toss the cabbage and dressing together to coat.
For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.
Serve with our keto chicken fried steak with creamy sausage gravy for a Southern inspired meal.
Expert tips
This keto coleslaw needs at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to combine.
Set out our keto charcuterie board for your guests while your coleslaw sets.
Which type of mayo is best?
We tested this low carb coleslaw recipe with regular mayo, light mayo, avocado oil mayo, and coconut oil mayo.
All worked but yielded slightly different results. The important thing to do is not use a mayo that might be flavored or have added sugar.
Regular full fat mayonnaise - this was our favorite. It had the best flavor and texture overall.
Low fat mayonnaise - the flavor was still good, not as creamy.
Avocado oil mayonnaise - We also really liked this version. It had a unique tangy flavor.
Coconut oil mayonnaise - This version wasn't our favorite. You couldn't taste the coconut but it had a vinegar zing to it.
FAQs
No, you can purchase two types of cabbage and shred them with a food processor, grater, or a sharp knife. If you want to lower the carb count, leave out the shredded carrots.
The dressing is perfect to mix with other veggies and shredded broccoli, also sometimes called broccoli slaw.
KFC coleslaw is not keto friendly as it contains added sugar. One serving has around 15 grams of net carbs.
Storage instructions
This keto coleslaw is best served the same day for a crunchy texture, however, you can refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days. The texture will change slightly as the cabbage absorbs the other ingredients.
If you're looking to make this recipe ahead of time, we suggest mixing up the dressing and storing that in the fridge separately from the shredded cabbage.
Serving suggestions
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📖 Recipe
Easy Keto Coleslaw
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise Regular mayo is best
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweetener we used swerve granulated sweetener
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of regular salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1, 16- ounce bag of coleslaw mix
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sweetener, salt, and onion powder.
- Add the coleslaw mix and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
- Mix again before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Coleslaw is always better if you let it rest for 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving to let all of the flavors combine.
- Best served the same day you make it, but can be stored up to two days.
- We tested this recipe with 4 different types of mayo. Regular full fat won.
- This recipe is excellent for potluck style meals. Double it if serving a larger crowd.
Guadalupe Hamilton
Too salty ! Is 1 tsp. Of salt the right amount ?
Dane & Becky
Hi Guadalupe,
We love receiving feedback and are sorry to hear you thought the dressing was too salty. Did you use kosher or regular salt? We use 1 tsp of Kosher in our recipe, which is half as salty as regular table salt. I will add a note to the recipe ingredients advising future readers.
Dane and Becky
Steve
It lasts longer if you add the salt when serving.
Elisa Bohannon
I made this using Birch sweetener and it was the best ever! Great recipe - its a keeper!
Thank you:)
Four Score Living
I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for stopping back by to let me know.
Sandra
I made this tonight and it was the most delicious coleslaw I’ve ever eaten. That’s a complaint believe me because we love our coleslaw in this house. The kids went back for seconds. Thanks so much for this great recipe.
Hil
Am I crazy or where are the measurements???
Four Score Living
They quickest way to get to the recipe card is to use the "jump to recipe" button at the top of the page 🙂
Gerry Insinga
Can I use stevia as sweeter in this recipe?
Four Score Living
Hi Gerry,
Yes, you can use stevia.