No Mayo Coleslaw
No Mayo Coleslaw is a fantastic vinegar coleslaw for those that love slaw but don’t love the creamy mayo dressing. Serve this delicious slaw with your favorite barbecue, fried chicken, burgers and more.
Our Creamy Coleslaw recipe is one of our favorites to top smoked brisket sandwiches and brisket tacos or to serve alongside fish sticks but I have to say this No Mayo Coleslaw is every bit as delicious and perfect for fish tacos.
Homemade slaw is one of the quickest and easiest side dishes to add to your menu for just about any meal. It’s easy to make ahead and simple to make for a crowd. The tangy vinegar dressing is made with just a couple of pantry ingredients and makes the best vinegar slaw.
Ingredients Needed for Healthy Coleslaw Recipe
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar: White wine vinegar, white vinegar or lemon juice can be substituted.
- Sugar
- Granulated Garlic
- Onion Powder
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Slaw Mix or Shredded Green Cabbage & Carrots
What is Slaw Mix?
Slaw mix is pre-shredded cabbage and shredded carrots packaged in a plastic bag for making cabbage salad, stir fry and more. Find it near the other bagged salads in the produce section of the grocery store. It’s a time saver that I often utilize for busy weeknights. Use a head of cabbage and whole carrots and shred yourself if you prefer.
How to Make No Mayo Coleslaw
- In a large bowl, add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Whisk together until well combined.
- Add slaw mix and stir until well coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes for Vinegar Coleslaw
- Yield: 6 Servings
- To Use a Head of Cabbage & Whole Carrots: 8 cups of shredded cabbage and one medium carrot, shredded is the same as the bag of coleslaw mix.
- Tips for Shredding Cabbage: Use the large side of a box grater, the shredding attachment of a food processor, or shred with a sharp chef’s knife.
- Additional Add Ins: Add some crunch to this no mayo coleslaw by adding diced celery, think sliced red onion or diced apples. Toasted walnuts or pecans add great flavor and crunch. Celery seed , caraway seeds or celery salt is a great addition to the seasonings. Add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for more fresh tasting flavors.
- Storage: Store coleslaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days, stir before serving.
More Easy Side Salads to Try
- Sweet Coleslaw If you love the slaw from KFC, this easy side will be your go-to salad.
- Garden Salad is my favorite with fresh veggies to serve with everything from spaghetti to grilled chicken.
- Cucumber Onion Salad is the classic just like grandma would make. I love having this on hand to serve with any meal and so delicious to top sandwiches.
- Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a cool and refreshing side dish that everyone loves. Just a few ingredients in this easy salad.
Why You Will Love this Easy Coleslaw Recipe
- Easy Side Dish: This tangy coleslaw is one of the easiest side dishes that comes together in 5 minutes or you can make it ahead and it tastes even better the next day.
- Made with Fresh Vegetables: If you are looking for more ways to add fresh vegetables to your dinner menu, this homemade coleslaw is filled with crunchy vegetables and tangy coleslaw dressing. It is a nice alternative to a traditional coleslaw recipe and made a little healthier when you skip the creamy dressing.
- Simple Ingredients: The tangy dressing is made with pantry ingredients that makes this simple recipe something you want to make again and again.
If you are looking for a quick and easy side salad, this vinegar coleslaw recipe without mayonnaise is just the ticket. It’s easy to make ahead and so delicious with the tangy vinegar dressing that makes it a classic side dish for pork sandwiches and more.
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No Mayo Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- 14 ounce slaw mix shredded cabbage and carrots
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Add slaw mix and mix until cabbage is well coated with dressing.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- To Use a Head of Cabbage & Whole Carrots: 8 cups of shredded cabbage and one medium carrot, shredded is the same as the bag of slaw mix.
- Add Ins: Add some crunch by adding diced celery or apples. Toasted walnuts or pecans add great flavor and crunch.
- Storage: Store coleslaw in a covered container in the refrigerator up to 3 days, stir before serving.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
I wonder how this will taste if the olive oil and vinegar are heated and then poured over the slaw? I once made a slaw like this but lost recipe. also added celery seeds. Hubby loved it.
I’ve never tried that but it sounds delicious. Let me know if you try it.
~ Milisa
Gyahd awful. Too salty. Too peppery. Had to rinse off my cabbage and start over
Hi Frances,
I am sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy this slaw. You might like our creamy version better.
~ Milisa
Learned to add less salt and pepper, taste, and season to your liking. Everyone has different tolerance for both. The cole slaw is delicious when you learn this. Harsh comments like this are unnecessary. Be kind.
This is a wonderful alternative to a mayonnaise-based coleslaw. We have a family member who cannot eat commercial mayonnaise, but can now enjoy coleslaw again, thanks to your recipe! Everyone in our family enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing this!
Hi Kari,
So glad y’all enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by.
~ Milisa