Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe (No Mayo Coleslaw)

For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the full recipe card below.

• Cabbage: I use around half a large head of white or green cabbage.
• Carrots: I used 2 medium carrots and shredded them, or you could use 1 cup of ready prepared matchstick carrots.
• Radishes: I use around 4 radishes in this slaw. Radish adds just a bit of sharpness to the other veggies.
• Fresh Herbs: add some chopped parsley for a burst of fresh herb flavor.
• Dressing: The dressing mixes white vinegar, oil, honey and seasoning.

Recipe Variations

• Cabbage: I’ve used white cabbage in this recipe, but you could use green or red cabbage too.
• Vegetables: Addition vegetables add a nice colorful, nutritional element to the slaw. Try mixing in zucchini noodles, fresh corn, red onion, bell pepper, sliced cucumber, green onions, pickled vegetables or pickled red onions. 
• Fresh Herbs: In addition to the parsley, try adding in some extra fresh herbs, like basil, cilantro, mint or dill. 
• Vinegar: This recipe uses white vinegar. Try swapping for apple cider vinegar, red or white wine vinegar, rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar. 
• Seeds and Nuts: I love adding nuts and seeds to add crunch and texture. Try toasted sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped pistachios, sliced almonds, walnuts or pecans.
• Fruit: Fruit can add a sweetness to the slaw. Try fruits like pineapple, mango, or apples for a sweet and fruity twist.
• Citrus: Grate citrus zest like lemon zest or lime zest into the slaw for a zesty kick. Citrus juice like lemon juice or fresh lime juice can also add brightness to the overall flavor.

Step 3: Dress & Serve the Slaw: Pour the dressing over the cabbage and stir until the dressing coats the coleslaw. Sprinkle the parsley on the salad.

Serve as a side salad or topping for sandwiches, like BBQ Pork Sandwiches.

Expert Tips for Perfect Coleslaw

• If you have a food processor this coleslaw is super easy to make, use it to shred each vegetable in a matter of seconds
• If you want to take an easy short-cut you can buy a bag of coleslaw mix or you can buy a bag of shredded cabbage and a bag of matchstick carrots.
• Take time to taste the salad dressing and the coleslaw once it’s dressed. Proper seasoning makes a big difference to the flavor of the finished slaw.
• Sometimes I will make a double batch of the dressing because the salad soaks up the dressing if you are making it before a get together. It is nice to have more dressing on hand to add in when you are ready to serve.  

Serving Tips

• I love fresh veggie slaws and use them a lot in my meals. Coleslaw adds great flavor and texture to a variety of dishes, including rice bowls, sandwiches, burgers, wraps and salads. 
• Try it in this Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl, Beef Shawarma Wrap, Sweet Potato Bowl, Slow Cooker Cuban Pork Rice Bowls or Sweet and Spicy Turkey Burgers. 
• This would be a nice side dish to bring to a picnic. It also makes a great BBQ side salad, serve it with my Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Wings, Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Grilled Flank Steak, Spiced Honey Lime Grilled Chicken, or my BBQ Baked Pork Chops.