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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced red onion, and drained white beans. Toss together to mix evenly.
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.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture in the large bowl. Toss everything together until well-coated and evenly mixed.
Add the crumbled bacon to the cole slaw and gently fold it in to distribute the pieces throughout the dish.
Cover and refrigerate the cole slaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the slaw a gentle stir and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*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.
