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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large mixing bowl and toss thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
4. Let the coleslaw sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for sandwiches, burgers, or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1559 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1900 mg | 40% | |
*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.
