Sugar-Free Pickled Onion Slaw
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and tangy Sugar-Free Pickled Onion Slaw! Packed with crisp cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, and a kick of celery seeds, this recipe is a refreshing and health-conscious twist on classic slaw. The star of the dish is the homemade sugar-free pickled red onions, steeped in apple cider vinegar with aromatic peppercorns and bay leaf for a zesty punch. Tossed in a light Dijon mustard and olive oil dressing, this slaw is bursting with flavor while remaining free of added sugar. Perfect as a standalone salad, a zesty topping for tacos, or a flavorful side to grilled dishes, it’s quick to prepare, endlessly versatile, and ideal for meal prep. Let the flavors meld in the fridge, then serve chilled for a crisp, tangy crunch that will steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 5 whole black peppercorns
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 4 cups, thinly sliced cabbage
- 1 cup, julienned carrots
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Begin by preparing the pickled onions: peel and thinly slice the large red onion.
In a medium bowl, mix together the apple cider vinegar, water, and salt until the salt is dissolved.
Add the sliced red onion to the vinegar mixture along with the black peppercorns and bay leaf. Ensure the onions are fully submerged. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour. For best results, prepare this a day in advance and refrigerate.
Thinly slice the cabbage and julienne the carrots, placing them in a large salad bowl.
Add the celery seeds to the cabbage and carrot mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard and olive oil until emulsified.
Once the onions are ready, drain them, discarding the liquid, and add the onions to the cabbage and carrot mixture.
Pour the mustard and olive oil dressing over the slaw vegetables.
Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
Let the slaw rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing, tangy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7620 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1485 mg | 32% | |
*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.
