Lemon Coleslaw

Brighten up your table with this refreshing Lemon Coleslaw—a crisp, colorful twist on a classic favorite! Packed with vibrant green and purple cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and a hint of fresh parsley, this crunchy slaw is tossed in a zesty lemon dressing made from freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. The tangy dressing, balanced with the subtle sweetness of honey, gives this dish a light, citrusy flair that's perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or as a fresh side dish for sandwiches and grilled meats. Ready in just 15 minutes and made with wholesome ingredients, this healthy, no-mayo coleslaw is a must-try! Serve it chilled for the ultimate burst of flavor and crunch in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Purple cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the green cabbage and purple cabbage into fine shreds and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots, then mix them into the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the cabbage and carrots.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is well blended and smooth.

Step 5

Pour the lemon dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are fully coated in the dressing.

Step 6

Taste the coleslaw and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Give the coleslaw a final toss before serving. Enjoy it chilled as a refreshing side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(648.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	497.1

Total Fat 29.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1459.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 234.7mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1354.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 43.8%