Low Sodium Southern Coleslaw
Savor the classic charm of southern cuisine without the excess sodium in this vibrant Low Sodium Southern Coleslaw! Packed with crunchy shredded green and red cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and a tangy dressing made from low sodium mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar, this coleslaw delivers bold flavor while staying heart-healthy. A touch of celery seed, black pepper, and garlic powder rounds out the seasoning for a perfectly balanced bite that complements any Southern-inspired meal. Ready in just 15 minutes and easily chilled for serving, this light yet satisfying side dish is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. Customize the seasoning to your taste and let this low sodium spin on a classic become your go-to coleslaw recipe!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables by thinly shredding the green cabbage and red cabbage and grating the carrots. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
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.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots in the large mixing bowl.
Using tongs or a large spoon, toss the vegetables and dressing together until everything is evenly coated.
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.
Before serving, give the coleslaw one final toss to redistribute the dressing. Adjust the seasoning to taste with additional black pepper if desired.
Serve chilled as a side dish for your favorite Southern-inspired meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 174.6 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1305 mg | 28% | |
*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.
