A summer classic turned healthy, this Healthy Coleslaw Recipe ditches the mayo and adds avocado, greek yogurt, and more! Healthy. Gluten Free. Vegetarian. Delicious!

I <3 coleslaw.

I especially <3 coleslaw during the hot summer months, because what’s better than cold, crunchy, deliciousness when it’s a million degrees outside?!

I don’t, however, <3 coleslaw that’s dripping in calories (*cough cough* gobs of MAYO).

Ok. That’s a lie.

I do.

BUT there’s a time and a place for that, and I thought we could all use a little Healthy Coleslaw Recipe in our lives, yes?

YES!

THIS coleslaw may not be dripping in calories, but it’s absolutely LOADED with flavor.

A fave summer treat made healthier . . .

Can I get a *woot* *woot*?!

I’ve been on a real avocado kick lately.

Instead of using oil or mayo, I’ve been trying to use avocado instead!

Again, I LOVE oil and mayo, but sometimes I want something healthier, and avocado has been a great option!

It all started with my avocado pesto – instead of using oil as the fat in the recipe, I used avocado, and oh my gosh you can’t even tell and it’s SO delicious and creamy.

Then, I had a hankering for some coleslaw – I needed a topping for my Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches <– recipe coming Monday!!! – but I didn’t have any mayo on hand.

I did, however, have an avocado.

I said “what the heck”, gave it a try, and letmetellyou, I’m officially MORE in love with avocados (if that’s even possible).

There are two parts to today’s recipe:

The Base

Name: Healthy Coleslaw Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pre-packaged coleslaw ((shredded cabbage with carrots)); 1 1/2 cups pre-shredded purple cabbage; 3 Green onions (sliced (just the white/light green part)); 1/2 avocado; 1/4 cup non fat plain greek yogurt; 1/2 jalapeño (roughly chopped and de-seeded for a more mild flavor); 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon honey; salt and pepper (to taste)

Pre-packaged coleslaw
Pre-shredded cabbage
Sliced green onions

The Sauce

Avocado
Non fat plain greek yogurt
Jalapeno
Apple cider vinegar
Garlic
a TOUCH of olive oil (for flavor)
Honey
Salt/pep

Toss the base in a bowl, whirl the sauce together in your favorite food processor, combine everything together and throw it in the fridge until ready to use.

That’s it!

The result is a healthy coleslaw that’s loaded with creamy goodness, flavor, and texture!

My favorite way to use it is as a topping for…

Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches <– coming soon!

Burgers

Tacos

All the grilled things

Oh yeah

And on a spoon! 😉

– Jennifer

How would YOU use this healthy coleslaw? Show Me the Yummy!

Healthy Coleslaw Recipe

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A summer classic turned healthy, this Healthy Coleslaw Recipe ditches the mayo and adds avocado, greek yogurt, and more! Healthy. Gluten Free. Vegetarian. Delicious!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Yield: 4 people

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Ingredients

Coleslaw

1 1/2 cups pre-packaged coleslaw (shredded cabbage with carrots)
1 1/2 cups pre-shredded purple cabbage
3 Green onions sliced (just the white/light green part)

Sauce

1/2 avocado
1/4 cup non fat plain greek yogurt
1/2 jalapeño roughly chopped and de-seeded for a more mild flavor
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Toss together coleslaw, cabbage, and green onions in a large bowl.
Place sauce ingredients into food processor and process until smooth.
Pour sauce over the slaw and toss to combine.
Store covered, in fridge, until ready to use!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Coleslaw Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 22mg1%

Potassium 290mg8%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 545IU11%

Vitamin C 35.4mg43%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: healthy coleslaw

Healthy Coleslaw Recipe

The Base

The Sauce