Brighten up your meal with this refreshing Vegan Crunchy Vegetable Slaw, a colorful medley of finely shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, and diced red bell pepper, topped with a zesty lime-maple dressing. Packed with vibrant flavors and textures, this slaw is elevated with the addition of toasted sunflower seeds and fresh cilantro, offering the perfect balance of crunch and aromatic herbs. Ideal for quick meal prep, this plant-based side takes just 20 minutes and is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and loaded with nutrients. Serve it chilled to let the tangy dressing fully meld with the crisp vegetablesβperfect for picnics, barbecues, or a healthy topping for tacos and sandwiches.
Thinly slice the green and red cabbage and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.
Thinly slice the green onions and chiffonade the cilantro leaves before adding them to the vegetables.
Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the mixed vegetables for an added crunch.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the dressing mixture while continuing to whisk until the dressing becomes emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.
Allow the slaw to sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature before serving, or refrigerate it for up to an hour to let the flavors meld further.
Calories |
1315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1774 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2940 mg | 63% | |
*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.