Vegan Crunchy Vegetable Slaw

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

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 vegetables—perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a healthy topping for tacos and sandwiches.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 2 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 2 large Carrots
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 4 stalks Green onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Olive oil

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Thinly slice the green and red cabbage and place them in a large mixing bowl.

2. Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

3. Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.

4. Thinly slice the green onions and chiffonade the cilantro leaves before adding them to the vegetables.

5. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the mixed vegetables for an added crunch.

6. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

7. Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the dressing mixture while continuing to whisk until the dressing becomes emulsified.

8. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.

9. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (1191.5g)

Calories		1351
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		95.4 g	122%
	Saturated Fat	12.0 g	60%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	23.8 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1581 mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate		117.8 g	43%
	Dietary Fiber	30.5 g	109%
	Total Sugars	65.8 g
Protein		26.3 g	53%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		440 mg	34%
Iron		9.8 mg	54%
Potassium		2938 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 858 cal (59.8%%)

Protein: 105 cal (7.3%%)

Carbs: 471 cal (32.8%%)