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This easy, deli-style Low Carb & Keto coleslaw is the perfect side dish to bring to a keto barbecue or picnic. It’s free from added sugar and takes less than 5 minutes to make. Enjoy it with my keto bbq ribs, bbq pulled pork or bacon wrapped chicken kabobs.
Why Make This
At face value, you might think all coleslaw is keto-friendly because it includes low-carb vegetables and a good fat source if it’s mayo-based.
But, many of the deli-style varieties that we enjoy on Rubens or other sandwiches have some added sugar, making it less than ideal for those cutting refined sugar.
This easy keto coleslaw recipe takes just a few minutes to make. Plus, it includes all-natural substitutes for sugar that gives it the lightly sweet taste without refined sugar.
Ingredients Needed
- Coleslaw Mix: You can use your favorite bagged mix or shred this with a shredder. I like bagged mix because it saves time.
- Monk Fruit Erythritol: the granular or powdered versions work fine. I’m using this to add sweetness. It’s also a 1:1 substitute for regular sugar.
- Apple Cider Vinegar & Mayo: some people choose to make their coleslaw dressing with mayo or vinegar. For me, I prefer both. The mayo offers a creaminess and the vinegar makes it a tad tangy. I chose apple cider because, to me, it has a milder taste than regular vinegar.
How to Make This
Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl (photo 1).
Once the coleslaw dressing is ready, pour it on the coleslaw veggies (photos 2-3).
Use tongs to mix the coleslaw until the cabbage and dressing are incorporated (photo 4).
Top Cooking Tips & FAQs
- Swap the fat: I’m using my favorite mayo, but you could use any option that you enjoy. Some of have swapped mayo for avocado or one that is paleo or Whole30 compliant.
- Substitute the vinegar: If you don’t have apple cider vinegar on hand, you can use lemon juice. Or, you could use a different style of vinegar.
- Spices: I’m using a few spices in this recipe. But, you can always adjust them to taste. For example, if you don’t like the taste of onion powder, then you can omit it. Or, if you love garlic flavor, you can add more.
- Keto Sweetener: you can substitute Monk Fruit Erythritol for other 1:1 substitute no-carb sweeteners. If you don’t have that on hand, feel free to use Plain Erythritol, Plain Monk Fruit, Allulose or Stevia. Just adjust to your tastes.
My keto coleslaw has 2 grams of net carbs. So you can enjoy my keto coleslaw, in moderation, whenever you would serve coleslaw. See below for some meal planning ideas.
Mayo and vinegar are both very low in carbs so either is a good choice for keto coleslaw. I prefer to mix the two because it adds a creamy and tangy flavor. But, if you prefer to have one or the other, you can adjust to suit your preferences.
Recipes to enjoy this with
This keto coleslaw is an excellent addition to any barbeque meal. One of my favorite pairings is on a pulled pork sandwich.
To keep that version low carb, you can pair my Keto BBQ Pulled Pork with a low carb bread, such as Sola Bread or Smart Buns.
It also pairs well with my keto bbq ribs or bacon wrapped bbq kabobs.
And for an added treat, you can enjoy either recipe, my keto coleslaw, and Keto Corn-free Bread.
Easy Low Carb & Keto Coleslaw Recipe
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Ingredients
- 14 oz bag coleslaw mix, a 12-16 oz bag will work fine
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1.5 tbsp Powdered Monk Fruit Erythritol
- 3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar, start with 2 tbsp and add more to taste
- 1 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder, optional
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients for the dressing
- Add the coleslaw mix. You can serve immediately, but this tastes best when refrigerated for at least 2 hours
Nutrition Details
The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!
