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Easy Keto Coleslaw Recipe (5 Ingredients)

By Lisa MarcAurele · Dec 2, 2022 · 21 Comments

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This keto coleslaw is made with a creamy, sugar free dressing for a delicious cabbage salad you can enjoy all summer! Plus, you only need 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make it.

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Article Index
  • How to make keto coleslaw
  • What’s more keto friendly, mayo dressing or vinegar?
  • Carbs in Keto Coleslaw
  • What goes well with keto coleslaw?
  • Other low carb side recipes
  • Recipe

Have you been missing coleslaw at summer picnics and barbeques?

Next time, just whip up a batch of this easy low carb coleslaw! It takes less than 5 minutes to prep, and you only need 5 ingredients.

Plus, it stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can have it ready to go any time you want a creamy, tangy, refreshing side with your summer dishes.

Most restaurant or store bought coleslaws have added sugar in the dressing. This recipe replaces that sugar with low carb sweetener for a similar taste without the sugar.

Carrots also increase the carbs in coleslaw, so I like to leave them out. You’re welcome to add a few if you like, but I don’t miss them.

This keto coleslaw recipe is one of my summer staples. It’s a great side, but I also eat it plain as a snack. It’s so refreshing!

How to make keto coleslaw

This keto coleslaw recipe takes 5 minutes or less to whip up.

For the easiest prep, you can buy pre-shredded coleslaw mix. Personally, I like to buy a head of cabbage and shred with the grating blade of a food processor. Then, you simply combine the ingredients!

  • In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider vinegar with the stevia (or other low carb sweetener).
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  • Add in mayonnaise and celery seed and whisk until a smooth dressing forms.
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  • Add the shredded cabbage to a large bowl or serving platter.
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  • Pour the dressing over the shredded cabbage and toss until all the cabbage is well coated.
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Your coleslaw can be eaten right away, but it’s better if you can chill it first. I recommend putting it in the fridge for a couple hours before serving.

What’s more keto friendly, mayo dressing or vinegar?

This easy keto coleslaw dressing is a simple mix of mayonnaise, raw apple cider vinegar, stevia, and ground celery seeds. I think the mayo gives it just the right amount of creaminess.

However, some people prefer to make coleslaw dressing without the mayonnaise.

If you want to make a vinegar coleslaw dressing, just omit the mayo and use a little more vinegar. You may also want to add some Dijon mustard for creaminess.

Both versions are low carb and delicious. In fact, most of the carbs in this recipe come from the cabbage itself, not the dressing. So it’s completely your preference.

Of course, you want to make sure you’re using a zero carb mayonnaise without any added sugar. My favorite is avocado oil based mayo. It’s also very easy to make my coconut oil mayonnaise right at home. 

As long as you’re using sugar free mayonnaise, a mayo dressing will not increase the coleslaw carbs.

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Carbs in Keto Coleslaw

Most of the carbs in this keto coleslaw are from the cabbage. However, there’s no need to worry because they are mostly fiber.

There is some natural sugar contained in cabbage. Each leaf has about 1.3 grams of carbs of which 0.6 grams are fiber and 0.7 grams are sugar. But that’s not enough to knock you out of ketosis.

What goes well with keto coleslaw?

For me, coleslaw and barbeque are a classic pair. 

I love making this low carb coleslaw recipe to go with my keto pulled pork. If you’re in the mood for sandwiches, serve it up on top of my keto hamburger buns!

This coleslaw would also be delicious added to my low carb fish tacos. The flavors together will taste so fresh.

What do you like to enjoy with coleslaw? Let us know in the comments below!

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Recipe

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Keto Coleslaw

4.58 from 19 votes
This coleslaw omits carrots to keep the carbs at a minimum. The creamy low carb dressing is sweetened with stevia.
Prep Time:5 minutes mins
Total Time:5 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 6
Calories: 52

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cabbage , finely shredded
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (preferably avocado oil mayo)
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon SweetLeaf stevia drops or 2 tablespoons other sugar equivalent sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon ground celery seed

Instructions

  • Mix cider vinegar with stevia (or other low carb sweetener) packets.
  • Whisk in mayonnaise and celery seed until smooth dressing forms.
  • Pour dressing over shredded cabbage. Toss to coat cabbage with dressing.

Notes

Servings: 6
Carbs per serving: 3 g

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Serving: 75g | Calories: 52 | Carbohydrates: 5.1g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 79mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 2.2g

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 3.9 g | % Carbs: 32.4 % | % Protein: 5.8 % | % Fat: 61.7 % | SmartPoints: 2
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First Published: July 21, 2010... Last Updated: May 22, 2020

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  1. Susan

    May 28, 2023 at 4:08 pm

    I am saving this recipe for when I want a change of pace. We always have a bowl of coleslaw in the refrigerator, which I make with an oil and rice vinegar dressing, and herbs - including garlic powder, marjoram, ground sage, a touch of cinnamon and lots of ground coriander. I do a batch in a 2-quart casserole; the dressing is ¾ cup water, ¾ cup rice vinegar, and ¼ cup avocado oil, plus the herbs and spices. This recipe has gone through many iterations over the years, and one of the things I like about the current recipe is that diluting the vinegar gets rid of the need for sweetener.

    Reply
    • Valerie

      January 17, 2025 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      New to your page. Love the recipes so far. Thank you ❤️

      Reply
  2. leslie payne

    May 05, 2023 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    Best one I have tried.

    Reply
  3. Jane Robinson

    May 21, 2020 at 10:04 am

    4 stars
    This recipe looks great .. except for the sweetener. Is it usual to put stevia in a coleslaw? It's not something I've seen in the UK, but I'll definitely try the recipe (without anything sweet)! =)

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      May 21, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      Here in the US, the dressing is usually sweetened just a little to offset the vinegar.

      Reply
  4. Sara Nelson

    August 02, 2019 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    Yum! This coleslaw is delicious!

    Reply
  5. Shawn

    September 28, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    What is the serving size?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 01, 2018 at 8:28 am

      I get about a cup size for each.

      Reply
  6. Katie D

    September 24, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    If using the powder form of Stevia, how much do you use?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 25, 2018 at 6:41 am

      I'd say about 1/4 teaspoon or to taste.

      Reply
  7. Lori

    September 07, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    4 stars
    We increased the mayo by a couple of tablespoons, and added another squirt or two of liquid stevia. Also, a couple of dashes of kosher salt. Ended up very tasty for our fish tacos.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 08, 2018 at 6:36 am

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Angela Slatzer

        May 31, 2021 at 3:14 pm

        5 stars
        I love this recipe! I am making it for the 2nd time this week. I serve a big scoop over top of my regular spring greens salad that I eat each day. This time I am experimenting with using the regular green as well as purple cabbage. I love the thinner consistency of this dressing and the tanginess of the ACV. I am doing Keto/OMAD so building giant salads with lots of flavor and good fats are important to me. I use 1.5 tablespoons of the Lakanto Brown sugar for sweetener (monk fruit). It dissolves nicely without grittiness.

  8. Emily Kemp

    July 03, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds delicious, perfect for sandwiches and salads!

    Reply
  9. Cynthia

    April 15, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    Do you.think it would taste right without the sweetener altogether? I'm curious if it would still taste like slaw.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 15, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      The vinegar is usually a bit sour without sweetener.

      Reply
  10. Betty Hayes

    January 20, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    These recipes sound real helpful. Happy

    Reply
  11. Jackie Handrick

    December 03, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    Interested in low carb/low sugar recipes. Thank you!

    Reply
  12. Pamela

    September 26, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    1/4 cup cider vinegar is quite a bit and makes for some really tart close slaw. Is this correct?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 26, 2017 at 5:51 pm

      It is what I use, but you can cut that back if you don't like the vinegar.

      Reply
    • wendi

      August 21, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      3 stars
      Yes, I just made it without reading your comment. It was very tart and not at all creamy as I am accustomed. It was good but I like sour. For my family, I added more mayo and a bit more sweetner as well as some pepper.

      Reply
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