Light and Zesty Vegetable Coleslaw

Brighten up your plate with this Light and Zesty Vegetable Coleslaw, a vibrant and healthy twist on a classic side dish! Featuring a crisp medley of green and red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, this coleslaw is as colorful as it is refreshing. Tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made with protein-rich Greek yogurt, zesty lime juice, a touch of honey, and Dijon mustard, it delivers a perfect balance of flavor without the heaviness of traditional mayonnaise-based coleslaws. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with fiber, vitamins, and fresh ingredients, this coleslaw is the ideal accompaniment for barbecues, sandwiches, or tacos. Serve it chilled for a cool, crunchy delight that will elevate any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 cup (grated) Carrots
• 1 (julienned) Red bell pepper
• 3 (chopped) Green onions
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the vegetables by shredding the green and red cabbage, grating the carrots, julienning the red bell pepper, and chopping the green onions and cilantro. Place all the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and well-combined.

Step 3

3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large mixing bowl and toss thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 4

4. Let the coleslaw sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

5. Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for sandwiches, burgers, or tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1011.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	460.0

Total Fat 3.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 8.0mg	0%
Sodium 1559.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 48.2g
Protein 24.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 443.5mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1900.4mg	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: 6.9%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 70.9%