Vegan Crunchy Vegetable Slaw

Brighten up your next meal with this vibrant Vegan Crunchy Vegetable Slaw, a refreshing and nutrient-packed side dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a colorful medley of crisp green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, juicy red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, this plant-based recipe is perfectly accented by the nutty crunch of sunflower seeds. Tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette made with a hint of maple syrup and Dijon mustard, this slaw strikes the ideal balance between tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a healthy topping for tacos and sandwiches. Enjoy this vibrant, vegan vegetable slaw as a light yet satisfying way to elevate any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 2 large Carrots
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 4 stalks Green onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the green and red cabbage and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the green onions and chiffonade the cilantro leaves before adding them to the vegetables.

Step 5

Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the mixed vegetables for an added crunch.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the dressing mixture while continuing to whisk until the dressing becomes emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.

Step 9

Allow the slaw to sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature before serving, or refrigerate it for up to an hour to let the flavors meld further.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1042.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1315.3

Total Fat 96.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 29.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1774.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g	0%
Total Sugars 54.0g
Protein 24.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 374.7mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 2939.5mg	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: 63.3%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 29.6%