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    Home » Salads » Cabbage Coleslaw | Cabbage Coleslaw with Yogurt Dressing

    Cabbage Coleslaw | Cabbage Coleslaw with Yogurt Dressing

    Posted on April 21, 2020 · Last Updated on April 21, 2020 · By Srividhya G · 30 Comments

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    Light, crisp, refreshing, and creamy – that’s what my low-calorie cabbage coleslaw is all about! My easy-peasy cabbage coleslaw with yogurt dressing is perfect for your summer parties and potlucks.

    top angle view of cabbage coleslaw in a white bowl

    Coleslaw is one of the popular summer salads. Coleslaw is a simple side salad prepared mainly with raw shredded cabbage with mayo or vinegar dressing. According to the wiki, the term coleslaw comes from the Dutch term “koolsla,” which means cabbage salad.

    Like every other salad recipe, there are many versions of this cabbage salad, aka cabbage coleslaw. I like to combine purple and green cabbage for my coleslaw, and also I have tried this recipe with and without carrots.

    Salads are healthy, but we should be cautious about the dressing, and that’s where all the calories are hiding. I love creamy salads, and you can find a few vegan mayo-based salads on my blog archives like beets and corn salad and macaroni pasta salad.

    Today I decided to skip the mayo and use yogurt in this salad. Yogurt forms the base for the dressing. And the other ingredients that you will find in the dressing are honey mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, and ground pepper.

    And as far as the vegetables go, all you need is some cabbage, carrots and some onions. Now you can make this with green cabbage alone or use both purple and green like mine. And instead of regular red onions, you can use green onions as well.

    This salad is easy to make, and it’s a crowd-pleaser for sure. My in-laws who are here now enjoyed this salad more than us.

    cabbage coleslaw in a small serving bowl and on a white big bowl on the side

    How to make the cabbage coleslaw-

    Once the chopping work is all complete, you can assemble this salad in less than 5 minutes. If you are planning to make it for a party or potluck, I would recommend chopping the cabbage well ahead. That makes it all easy.

    You can either finely chop the cabbage or shred them or even grate them. But while grating, cabbage oozes out some water. If you are going to serve it immediately, you can grate the cabbage if not chopping it would be the best bet. Once chopping is all done, you need to prepare the dressing. I would highly suggest adding the dressing before serving to maintain the crispiness of cabbage.

    Shelf Life of Coleslaw-

    I have never tried storing coleslaw mixed dressing stored for more than 8 hours, and I always refrigerate right after using them.

    I would recommend chopping the vegetables and storing them. Cut cabbage and carrots stay well for about 5 to 7 in the fridge. So make the dressing when required and mix it with the vegetables. With apple cider vinegar, the pickling/fermentation effect will be there, so it’s better to prepare it fresh.

    Now here is my version of low-calorie cabbage coleslaw without the mayo,

    Cabbage coleslaw recipe with step-wise pictures-

    • Shred or chop the vegetables and assemble them in the bowl. I went with 1 cup of purple and green cabbage and ½ cup of grated carrot and 2 tbsp of chopped onion.

    chopped vegetables for coleslaw

    • In another bowl, add all the ingredients given under “dressing.” Check the measurements in the recipe card below.

    yogurt dressing ingredients for cabbage coleslaw in a bowl

    • Using a spoon or hand whisk, mix them.

    low calorie yogurt dressing for cabbage coleslaw in a bowl

    • Just before serving, add the dressing to the vegetables.

    cabbage coleslaw with the dressing added

    • Mix gently and serve.

    cabbage coleslaw ready to be served

    Recipe Notes-

    • Adjust the dressing ingredient measurements according to your preference. Sugar is optional.
    • You can always make the dressing with mayo. And if you are looking for a vegan version of the cabbage coleslaw– then opt for vegan mayo. Skip honey mustard and use Dijon mustard instead. Make sure you are using raw/vegan sugar.
    • Mix the dressing and the vegetable just before serving to maintain the crispiness.
    • I went with a 1:1 ratio of green cabbage to purple cabbage. But you can adjust the measurement. Also instead of red/yellow/white onion, you can use shallots or green onions. 

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    cabbage coleslaw in a bowl with white fabric on the side
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    Cabbage Coleslaw | Cabbage Coleslaw with Yogurt Dressing

    Light, crisp, refreshing, and creamy - that's what my low-calorie cabbage coleslaw is all about! My easy-peasy cabbage coleslaw with yogurt dressing is perfect for your summer parties and potlucks.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 25kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    Vegetables-

    • 1 cup green cabbage finely chopped
    • 1 cup purple cabbage finely chopped
    • ½ cup carrot grated
    • 2 tbsp onion finely chopped

    Dressing-

    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt/hung curd
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tsp sugar optional
    • ½ tsp salt or to taste
    • 1 tsp honey mustard
    • 1 tsp ground pepper or to taste

    Instructions

    • Shred or chop the vegetables and assemble them in the bowl.
    • In another bowl, add all the ingredients given under "dressing."
    • Using a spoon or hand whisk, mix them.
    • Just before serving, add the dressing to the vegetables.
    • Mix gently and serve.

    Notes

    • Adjust the dressing ingredient measurements according to your preference. Sugar is optional.
    • You can always make the dressing with mayo. And if you are looking for a vegan version of the cabbage coleslaw- then opt for vegan mayo. Skip honey mustard and use Dijon mustard instead. Make sure you are using raw/vegan sugar.
    • Mix the dressing and the vegetable just before serving to maintain the crispiness.
    • Make sure to use unflavored plain yogurt for this recipe. I used skimmed yogurt. Full fat yogurt works well too. 
    • I went with a 1:1 ratio of green cabbage to purple cabbage. But you can adjust the measurement. Also instead of red/yellow/white onion, you can use shallots or green onions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1959IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    If you like this salad recipe, then don’t forget to check out my other salad recipes from my archives.

    • Mixed greens and fruits salad
    • Beets and corn salad
    • Macaroni Pasta salad
    • Indian style fruit and vegetable chaat
    • Green papaya and mango salad

    Update Notes: This recipe was originally posted in 2016 but now updated with new pics and recipe cards.

     

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    1. sanjana says

      May 01, 2020 at 12:34 am

      Tried this out yesterday it turned out amazing and everyone in my family liked it. Thank you

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        May 04, 2020 at 11:14 am

        Thanks :-)

        Reply
    2. Tracy spicer says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:31 pm

      Looks and sounds delicious, has anyone tried it yet? And would it go with ban pulled pork? I usually go for really creamy coleslaw bought from tesco.. This looks great, please let me know as got to cook lunch for 6 people in a few days time and wanted to do a few different sides of coleslaw…I’m very nervous as I don’t entertain much as I’m usually the one being entertained…so if promised to do it this year….thank you.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 18, 2016 at 9:01 am

        Hi Tracy, Thanks a lot. Being a vegetarian, I haven’t tried with pork. I served it along with Pizza and we all enjoyed it. This comes out pretty well. Please do try and let me know how you liked it. Thanks

        Reply
    3. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      April 02, 2016 at 11:19 pm

      using both cabbages makes it so colorful and inviting – great cole slaw version

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 03, 2016 at 4:00 pm

        Thanks a lot. :-)

        Reply
    4. sushma says

      March 29, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      Looks great

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 30, 2016 at 12:50 pm

        Thanks Sushma.

        Reply
    5. cookingwithsapana says

      March 29, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Love this low calorie version of the coleslaw.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 30, 2016 at 12:51 pm

        Thanks Sapana

        Reply
    6. themadscientistskitchen says

      March 29, 2016 at 7:19 am

      Wow this is yum. Ilove the it and I am sure the girls will too.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 30, 2016 at 12:52 pm

        :-) :-) Thankoooo

        Reply
    7. CHCooks says

      March 29, 2016 at 1:14 am

      Great substitute Sri :) Will try it out next time!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 30, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        :-) Thanks. Please let me know how it turned out.

        Reply
    8. Priya Suresh says

      March 28, 2016 at 8:34 am

      Wish i get this low calorie coleslaw to finish happily my dinner.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 28, 2016 at 10:09 am

        Wish I could send some too. :-) Thanks

        Reply
    9. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      March 26, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Looks great! Greek yogurt is such a wonderful substitute :)

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 26, 2016 at 6:45 pm

        Thanks. Yeah very true.

        Reply
    10. Pavani says

      March 26, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      Love your low-cal dressing with Greek yogurt, will have to try this recipe out some time — looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 26, 2016 at 6:46 pm

        Thanks a lot. :-)

        Reply
    11. Deepa - Veg Indian Cooking says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:49 am

      Wow! What a delicious and gorgeous looking salad. Look absolutely healthy ans delicious! Such a beautiful share. Thanks for the recipe Srividya!.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 26, 2016 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks a lot for your kind words. I am glad you liked it.

        Reply
    12. Jayashree says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:48 am

      Vidya, nice one , would like to give this a try.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 26, 2016 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks Jayashree. :-)

        Reply
    13. Amara says

      March 25, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Love your low calorie coleslaw Srividhya, the salad looks very inviting. I’m going to try it soon:)

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 26, 2016 at 6:50 pm

        Thanks a lot and let me know how it turned out.

        Reply
    14. Nalini says

      March 25, 2016 at 7:09 pm

      Nice and crunchy salad,use of purple cabbage
      makes it more colorful.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 26, 2016 at 6:50 pm

        Yeah true. Thanks a lot Nalini. :-)

        Reply
    15. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

      March 25, 2016 at 10:38 am

      YUM!! This looks SO good! I LOVE coleslaw! Seriously, so delicious! I need to make some now!! Thanks for the recipe Srividya!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 25, 2016 at 11:41 am

        Thanks for your wonderful words. You are most welcome Anu.

        Reply

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