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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Thinly slice the green cabbage and purple cabbage into fine shreds and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots, then mix them into the bowl with the cabbage.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the cabbage and carrots.
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.
Pour the lemon dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are fully coated in the dressing.
Taste the coleslaw and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Give the coleslaw a final toss before serving. Enjoy it chilled as a refreshing side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1460 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1355 mg | 29% | |
*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.
