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Southwestern Style Coleslaw

This easy southwestern style coleslaw recipe has a vinegar dressing and is keto, vegan and gluten free. This slaw recipe is made without mayo and is the perfect side dish. I use bags of coleslaw mix to make this recipe quickly for weeknight meals.

a white bowl of southwestern style coleslaw next to two white plates of slaw salad.

If you are looking for more cabbage recipes try my Thai Style Cabbage Salad, my Easy Apple Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing, my Pineapple Coleslaw or my Gluten Free Coleslaw.

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Ingredients

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl pour the coleslaw mix, add the chopped red bell peppers, green onions, cilantro, sliced almonds and sunflower seeds. Set aside.

In the bowl of your food processor add the peanut or almond butter, water, coconut aminos, avocado oil, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar and hot sauce. Pulse until the ingredients are all blended together into a sauce.

Pour the sauce over the salad mix and stir together.

Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator covered to serve later.

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does coleslaw have gluten in it?

This largely depends upon what type of vinegar you use. Malt vinegars are made from barley and would contain gluten. In this recipe I use apple cider vinegar which is usually safe.

As always make sure you read the label to make sure nothing that contains gluten has been added to the apple cider vinegar. I like the tanginess the apple cider vinegar adds to the salad.

How long does gluten free coleslaw keep?

Coleslaw is generally fine for 2-4 days in the refrigerator. I actually like coleslaw the best on the second day after the cabbage has marinated in the sauce.

Be sure not to leave your coleslaw out in the sun or warm temperatures so the dressing doesn't spoil. The gluten free coleslaw needs to go back in the refrigerator after you've served it.

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Southwestern Style Coleslaw


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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy southwestern style coleslaw recipe has a vinegar dressing and is keto, vegan and gluten free. This slaw recipe is made without mayo and is the perfect side dish. I use bags of coleslaw mix to make this recipe quickly for weeknight meals.


Ingredients

Scale

2 packages Coleslaw Mix
2 Red Bell Peppers, seeds removed and chopped
1 bundle Green Onions, chopped
1 bundle Cilantro, just the leaves chopped
½ cup Sliced Almonds
¼ cup Sunflower Seeds

Dressing:
⅓ cup Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
⅓ cup Water
4 Tbsp. Coconut Aminos
3 Tbsp. Avocado Oil
2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tsp. Cholula Hot Sauce


Instructions

In a large mixing bowl pour the coleslaw mix, add the chopped red bell peppers, green onions, cilantro, sliced almonds and sunflower seeds. Set aside.

In the bowl of your food processor add the peanut or almond butter, water, coconut aminos, avocado oil, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar and hot sauce. Pulse until the ingredients are all blended together into a sauce.

Pour the sauce over the salad mix and stir together.

Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator covered to serve later.

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: Mixed
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free
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