Low Sodium Southern Coleslaw
Brighten up your table with this delightful Low Sodium Southern Coleslaw, a healthier twist on the classic Southern side dish. Bursting with vibrant colors from crisp green and red cabbage and naturally sweet carrots, this coleslaw offers the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess without the excess salt. The tangy dressing, made with low-sodium mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, brings a zesty depth of flavor, enhanced by a touch of apple cider vinegar and aromatic celery seed. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is the ultimate make-ahead dish, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while chilling in the fridge. Serve it as a fresh, guilt-free side to BBQ favorites, fried chicken, or sandwiches for a taste of the South with a heart-healthy spin.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups, thinly shredded Green cabbage
- 1 cup, grated Carrots
- 1 cup, thinly shredded Red cabbage
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Low sodium mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (no added salt)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Celery seed
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the vegetables by thinly shredding the green cabbage and red cabbage and grating the carrots. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, low sodium mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, celery seed, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and well-blended.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots in the large mixing bowl.
Step 4
Using tongs or a large spoon, toss the vegetables and dressing together until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Before serving, give the coleslaw one final toss to redistribute the dressing. Adjust the seasoning to taste with additional black pepper if desired.
Step 7
Serve chilled as a side dish for your favorite Southern-inspired meals.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (876.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1829.9 |
| Total Fat 174.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 78.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 257.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.9g | |
| Protein 9.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 264.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1305.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories