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Crisp, refreshing coleslaw made without dairy. The perfect compliment side dish to your BBQ sandwiches or tacos! It also only takes 5 minutes to make so it's ready any time you need a quick side!

There's just something amazing about a creamy coleslaw paired with a sloppy BBQ sandwich of some sort. Long ago it used to be the "p" word, but these days I love having this coleslaw with one of my thick BBQ soy curl sandwiches.
Another way I enjoy this slaw is shoved inside of a tortilla with some vegan fish, crisp lettuce, tomatoes and maybe some gaucamole!
I bet you wanna make this now, don't you?
Ingredients

I am using a pre-cut mixed bag of coleslaw that I bought from the store for this recipe, but you are welcome to slice up a head of cabbage fresh.
I am using vinegar for this recipe, but you can use lemon juice
Please see recipe card for exact quantities.
🥘Instructions

Step One - Add the mayo, celery seed, sugar and salt.

Step Two - Add in the lemon juice.

Step Three - Mix well and taste to see if anything needs adjusted.

Step Four - Add in the cabbage coleslaw mix and fold it into the mayo dressing.
👩🏻🍳Top Tip
While this recipe can be an easy 5 minute one and done and eaten right away, it truly is more flavorful after marinating a little while. If you can help it, let it sit in the refrigerator from 4 hours to over night.

🍱Storage
Refrigerator - Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The coleslaw will get watery and the purple cabbage may bleed into the sauce and cause it to discolor.
Freezer - Do not freeze this recipe. Cabbage does not freeze well to use in regular dishes. Maybe for stock, though?
📖 Recipe
Dairy Free Coleslaw
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 8oz bag of coleslaw mix Or 8 oz of a head of cabbage shredded.
- 1 cup vegan mayo
- 1 Tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon sugar more or less to desired sweetness
- pinch of salt
- 1 Tablespoon celery seed more or less to desired taste.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl throw in all ingredients aside from the coleslaw or cabbage.1 cup vegan mayo, 1 Tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon sugar, pinch of salt, 1 Tablespoon celery seed
- Add the cabbage mix and fold everything together.1 8oz bag of coleslaw mix
- Store in the fridge or consume right away and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not freeze or heat.
- Best if left to marinate for 4 hours to overnight, but okay to eat right away.
- Adjust sugar, salt and celery seed to your tastes. Start with a little then work up.
- Feel free to swap vinegar for lemon juice.
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