Paleo Coleslaw Recipe with Paleo Mayo - My Natural Family (2024)

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Eating paleo coleslaw reminds me of my grandma. She was an old-fashioned farmer's wife and she would always make home-cooked meals from scratch. She always needed a main dish, a vegetable (usually potatoes since they lived on a potato farm), a salad, and dessert.

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I remember we HAD to have dessert every meal, even if it was just something simple like pudding or fruit. She often makes coleslaw for the salad and I loved it with fresh cabbage. When I first started eating Paleo I really missed eating coleslaw, because I couldn't eat the mayonnaise and sugar that was in Grandma's recipe.

I developed this coleslaw recipe made with Paleo mayonnaise, and I LOVE it. No offense, Grandma. I don't know about you but I absolutely love the flavor of coleslaw salad, especially with barbeque sandwiches. There is something about the flavor of coleslaw and BBQ together that I just love. I am super excited to do this recipe for you guys. This recipe uses carrots and both red and green cabbage.

One of the things I like best about coleslaw is that it's crunchy, light and cold. It's so good with something hot, like BBQ chicken or pulled pork. It has such a good contrast, especially from the tang of the vinegar.

Some tips and suggestions for this recipe:

  • Soggy coleslaw is nasty, but it's good if it sits for a little bit. It's best if you make it about an hour before you eat it. If you make it too early, it gets soggy and runny and all the liquid goes to the bottom of the bowl. Gross!
  • You don't have to use homemade mayo, although I really prefer it. A good store-bought Paleo mayonnaise works just fine too.
  • I really do prefer the dry mustard to "regular" mustard, but if you don't have it, just put a little less mayo. in so it won't get too runny.
  • You can do only green cabbage and leave out the red cabbage and carrot if you want. They are there for color, extra crunch and for a variety of vegetables, but aren't totally necessary.
  • If you're feeling adventurous, some fun additions are poppy seeds, apples, sweet peppers, craisins or even bacon. If you try any of these, please comment and let us all know if you liked that addition or not.
  • You can sub apple cider vinegar with another acidic food, such as white wine vinegar, lemon or even lime if you really like limes. If you do limes, you should try some cilantro with it and tell me if you like that.

I would love to know if you try my coleslaw. Please comment below and tell me if you made any changes to the recipe and what occasion you made it for.

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Healthy Paleo Coleslaw Recipe

★★★★★4.9 from 16 reviews

  • Author: Rebecca Baron
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Paleo
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This is a recipe for coleslaw that's Paleo and it uses carrots, red and green cabbage. We used our homemade Paleo mayo recipe.

Ingredients

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  • ½ Cup Homemade Mayo
  • 2 Tbl Apple Cider Vinegar *
  • 1 ½ T Raw Honey
  • ¼ tsp Ground Mustard
  • Real Salt *
  • 5 Cup Green Cabbage (very thinly shredded)
  • 1 Cup Red Cabbage (very thinly shredded)
  • ½ Cup Carrots (grated)
  • 1 Tbl Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add the mayo, vinegar, honey, and mustard and whisktogether until smooth.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add both cabbages, the carrot, and the parsley to the bowl and toss untilthoroughly coated in the mayo sauce.
  4. Serve.

Keywords: Paleo, homemade, healthy, easy

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  1. Melanie

    This is THE best coleslaw recipe! I brought it to a family barbecue and it got lots of compliments!

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  2. Sarah Johanson

    Just brought tang and sweetness! My 5yo and 8yo approve!!!

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  3. Heather M Carnahan

    Just made this dish this afternoon for our 4th of July dinner with neighbors. I wanted a simple, paleo coleslaw. I used homemade goat yogurt, lemon juice, honey, prepared mustard, dried plums and dates. So delicious and fresh! To go with those ribs...Thanks for the great content!

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  4. Lenny Burnum

    I love how easy this is to make and how it keeps for days in the fridge.

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    • Rebecca Baron

      I'm so glad you like this. Thanks for commenting!

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  5. Hbobb

    Great recipe ! Replacing mayo with vegenaise! Still tasting great! 😘

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  6. Mermaid Eri

    I omitted the vinegar because my paleo mayo already had a lot of salt and vinegar in it. Just added the honey and ground mustard. Great!

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  7. Lisa H.

    I omitted the vinegar because my paleo mayo already had a lot of salt and vinegar in it. Just added the honey and ground mustard. Great!

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  8. Rose

    It’s always a winner when your kids ask for seconds of the veggie!!

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  9. Rik

    I added a couple teaspoons of coconut cream to this because I had it left over from smoothies. It was a great addition!

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  10. Lindy K.

    Used 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt and primal kitchen mayo. This salad tasted fabulous. I add slivered almonds before eating.

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    • Diana

      I love Primal Kitchen mayo too!!

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  11. Deanna

    Delicious

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  12. Renee Bombardier

    This is really good paired with paleo bbq chicken!

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  13. Melissa Matheus

    Tried this and it was great. I needed a non dairy recipe I’m so glad I found yours first. I didn’t have ground mustard but I had Dijon mustard and it had a great tang flavor to it. So thank you!

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    • Rebecca

      You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

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  14. Jane

    I love coleslaw, I'm going to try this with your Sloppy Joe recipe.

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  15. Leslie

    This was wonderful! I'm new to Paleo and I did not feel like I was missing anything! Thank you!

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    • Rebecca

      I'm so glad you liked it! It's one of my favorite side dishes year-round.

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  16. Rosalie

    Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I've made it twice this week already. I made it for a dinner party to accompany pulled pork and EVERY guest asked for the recipe! Super easy, super healthy and super tasty! Thank you. 🙂

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    • Rebecca

      I'm so glad you like it! My grandmother would be happy.

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  17. Corinne

    Coleslaw is my husband's favorite side dish. This one is so colorful, I might even be able to trick the kids into eating it.

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  18. GiGi Eats

    Oooo checking out the Paleo Mayo recipe right now! 🙂

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  19. Lisa

    Looks delicious!

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  20. j

    I love coleslaw. Perfect for any summer meal.
    Julie

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    • Kathy Voltz

      I Loved this recipe! I only added 1 tablespoon honey as I don't like sweet things. My family loved this

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      • Rebecca Baron

        I'm so glad you like it. It's definitely one of my favorite recipes.

        Reply

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Paleo Coleslaw Recipe with Paleo Mayo - My Natural Family (2024)

FAQs

Why is mayonnaise not Paleo? ›

Most store-bought mayonnaises — and some homemade versions — contain sugar and vegetable oil, making them off-limits for anyone trying a Paleo diet or a round of Whole30.

Is coleslaw with mayo good for you? ›

The base of coleslaw is shredded vegetables (traditionally cabbage), so inherently coleslaw is vitamin- and fiber-packed and good for you. The issue is the dressing. Most traditional creamy coleslaw dressing is made with high fat ingredients like mayo and has sugar added too. The workaround: skip the mayo.

What salad is made from shredded raw cabbage with mayonnaise as a dressing? ›

Most people refer to sliced or shredded raw cabbage coated with mayo- or vinegar-based dressing as coleslaw (or just slaw).

How to make coleslaw Gordon Ramsay? ›

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:
  1. Be sure cabbage and carrots are chopped up into very fine pieces (about the size of rice).
  2. Combine the sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, and lemon juice in a large bowl and beat until smooth.
  3. Add the cabbage, carrots, and onion, and mix well.

Why can't Paleo eat potatoes? ›

Potatoes aren't Paleo because they contain glycoalkaloids.

Glycoalkaloids are natural pesticides produced by nightshade plants, and exist as a defense mechanism to deter predation from bacteria, fungi, viruses, insects, and humans.

What is the healthiest version of mayonnaise? ›

When looking for a healthy version of mayo, you want to find one that has a cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oil, such as expeller-pressed safflower oil or cold-pressed avocado oil. Cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oils were made with the least amount of processing, meaning the oil was pressed out of the plant.

Why is KFC coleslaw so good? ›

KFC coleslaw has a sweet and tangy taste, with a creamy texture. The dressing is made with a blend of mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, sugar, and spices, which gives it its distinct flavor. The coleslaw also contains shredded cabbage and carrots, which add a crisp and fresh texture to the dish.

What brand mayo is best for coleslaw? ›

Best for Salads: Duke's

Snag a jar of Duke's Mayonnaise. Duke's has a thick, creamy texture which is perfect for bringing the ingredients of a salad together. Plus, its tangy flavor is sure to add a bit of personality to your recipe, whether it's a curry egg salad, dill-filled potato salad or a crunchy chicken salad.

Which is healthier potato salad or coleslaw? ›

Cup for cup, coleslaw also typically has fewer calories (94 versus 357) and less sodium than potato salad. Either side is loaded with fiber (about 12 to 14 grams per cup) and protein (about eight to 12 grams per cup).

What's the difference between cabbage slaw and coleslaw? ›

Or coleslaws — what's the difference? Really nothing. Technically, coleslaw involves cabbage, whether green, red or napa, while the category of slaws can include all kinds of chopped or shredded crunchy vegetables. The two words are used interchangeably for the most part however.

What is the difference between cole slaw and cabbage salad? ›

While cabbage salad often consists only of one vegetable seasoned and dressed, coleslaw can include a few other ingredients like shredded veggies, fruits, or seasonings to give some variety to the dish. While both feature cabbage as the star of the show, the different dressings set the two apart.

What is a substitute for vinegar in coleslaw? ›

If you don't have access to vinegar then you might try:
  • substituting dill pickle relish for sweet pickle relish [the dill relish is made with more vinegar and could make up for the lack of it in your dish]
  • Ketchup - yes, really. ...
  • Greek yogurt has some sour flavor.
  • Lemon or Lime will add some sour flavor.
Oct 25, 2017

Why did KFC stop selling coleslaw? ›

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

Why did Chick Fil A stop selling coleslaw? ›

"But as our sales volumes grew, it just wasn't feasible to keep adding to the menu without taking anything away." Chick-fil-A cut cole slaw from the menu in January to make room for a new "superfood" side of kale and broccolini in a maple vinaigrette dressing.

Why does my homemade coleslaw taste bitter? ›

Cabbage Core:Issue: The core of the cabbage can be bitter, especially if it's not removed before shredding. Solution: Ensure that you remove the core of the cabbage before shredding it. Cut the cabbage in half, then cut out the triangular core from each half. Old Cabbage:Issue: Older cabbage may develop a bitter taste.

Why is mayonnaise inflammatory? ›

Commercial mayonnaise brands contain seed oils, which are high in inflammatory omega-6 linoleic acid. Unfortunately, research links high linoleic acid consumption to health problems, including inflammation, obesity, chronic pain, heart disease, cancer, and more [*,*,*,*,*,*,*].

Is Hellmans mayo Paleo? ›

This product contains 5 ingredients that are not paleo and 1 ingredient that may not be paleo.

What condiments are Paleo friendly? ›

Under this definition, it's easy to say yes, there are Paleo condiments. Salt, honey, lemon juice, and diced hot peppers all fit into this category. In fact, any spice or dried herb that hasn't been mixed with added sugar or preservatives would be considered a Paleo condiment.

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