Cole Slaw with Beans and Bacon
Add a savory twist to your classic slaw with this irresistible Cole Slaw with Beans and Bacon recipe! Crisp shredded green cabbage and carrots are paired with tender white beans for a surprising boost of protein and texture, while smoky crumbled bacon offers an indulgent, salty bite. The creamy dressing, crafted from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, perfectly balances tangy and sweet flavors. Thinly sliced red onion adds a pop of sharpness, making every bite vibrant and satisfying. This upgraded coleslaw is a quick 15-minute prep dish that chills beautifully, making it ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it as a flavorful side or a hearty topping for pulled pork sandwiches.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) green cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) carrots
- 0.5 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
- 15 oz (drained and rinsed) canned white beans (e.g., cannellini or great northern)
- 6 slices (cooked and crumbled) bacon
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced red onion, and drained white beans. Toss together to mix evenly.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. This will be the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture in the large bowl. Toss everything together until well-coated and evenly mixed.
Step 5
Add the crumbled bacon to the cole slaw and gently fold it in to distribute the pieces throughout the dish.
Step 6
Cover and refrigerate the cole slaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Before serving, give the slaw a gentle stir and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1090.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1685.6 |
| Total Fat 108.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 165.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4038.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 139.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.8g | |
| Protein 44.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 356.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2133.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories