Name: Keto Low Carb Coleslaw
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 of a cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds); 3/4 cups avocado mayo

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This delicious keto low carb coleslaw is made with avocado mayo for a healthy no sugar side dish.

With summer upon us, it’s picnic and barbecue time! And that means it’s time for coleslaw.

Store bought coleslaw can be loaded with sugar. So why not make it at home? You can control the ingredients for a guilt-free, healthier side dish that everyone at your table will love.

What makes this coleslaw special? Sugar-free avocado mayo. It’s delicious.

If you don’t count salt and pepper, this recipe has only two ingredients.

Ingredients

Cabbage
Avocado mayo

Mayonnaise has very little carbs, but we need to watch out for hidden sugar. I always recommend nutritious sugar-free avocado oil mayonnaise from Primal Kitchen. As stated on the label, there are just five real-food ingredients: pure avocado oil, organic eggs, organic vinegar, sea salt and rosemary extract.

Is cabbage good for you?

You bet it is. In addition to being a good source of potassium, folate, and vitamin K, it can also boost your body’s natural defenses against disease. Read more here.

Let me show you how easy it is to make this coleslaw.

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

I like to shred my cabbage into small pieces. The easiest way do do this is in the food processor fitted with the shredding attachment. Zip, zip, and it’s done. If you prefer your coleslaw thinly sliced, you can use the slicing attachment.

Next, transfer the cut cabbage to a large bowl and mix in your mayo. Fold it all over until your cabbage is covered.

And that’s it. Easy peasy. Healthy, creamy coleslaw.

I love the simple taste of this coleslaw. If you’d like to add salt and pepper, taste the coleslaw first and then add as needed.

It’s good to eat right away or you can cover and chill the bowl of coleslaw in the fridge to marinate until you’re ready to serve. As the mixture sits, the cabbage will release some water. Stir it up and then serve.

Pro tips and recipe notes

How to core your cabbage: First, remove the thick outer leaves of your cabbage. Then, with a chef’s knife, cut your cabbage in half lengthwise, all the way through the core. Next, you’ll need to remove the triangular core. To do this, cut into the core at an angle where the stem meets the leaves of the cabbage and remove it. Now you’re ready to slice it.

Store the extra half: You can wrap the unused half tightly in plastic wrap or in a plastic bag, making sure to push all the air out. Store it in your fridge in the crisper drawer.

Don’t have a food processor or just don’t feel like taking it out? This mandoline also works for slicing thin strips. Or just chop or slice your cabbage by hand with a sharp chef’s knife.
I love this creamy recipe. If you like a bit of vinegar, go ahead and add it. But only add a tiny bit. Seriously, I added way too much vinegar one time, and I had to throw the whole batch out. Bleh. So just a little bit to taste.
What else will you add? Shredded carrots? Red or white onions? Chives? Your favorite sweetener or garlic or a little dry mustard? How about chopped pickles, celery, or peppers if you like crunchiness? It’s up to you.
Can you use red cabbage? Yes, or you can go with half red cabbage and half green.
If you want to take a short cut, you can usually find a bag of cabbage already sliced or shredded in the grocery store.
Your coleslaw will keep for 3-5 days in your fridge.

Go ahead. Have a taste and let me know what you think.

Make the most of summer with this nourishing creamy side dish.

And if you have any questions, please reach out to me in the comments or shoot me an email, and I’ll respond ASAP!

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