This vegan Whole30 Carrot Slaw is quick, easy, and full of flavor! Mayo-free with no sweeteners added, it’s a light and healthy paleo option and great with everything!
So Whole30 approved coleslaw… I could not for the life of me find one I wanted to try.
I Googled. I Pinterested. I Cookbooked.
I butchered the English language creating verbs out of nouns.
Zilch. Zero. Nada.Nothing jumped out at me.
Clearly it was time to take matters into my own hands. I wanted something vinegar based that wasn’t too tart. Something with a etoiss of sweetness without any actual sweetener. Something flavorful and interesting while still being quick and easy to make… Quite a few expectations, eh?
Carrot slaw to the rescue!
Good things always happen when you start with three cups of shredded carrot.
Whole30 Carrot Slaw
This tasty vegan slaw pairs crunchy carrots, cabbage, and radish with a hearty sprinkling of green onion and the most addictive dressing rich in tasty ginger and citrus notes. Tangy with a kiss of natural sweetness, the dressing is KEY for a good slaw and I knew at first sniff I was going to adore this one! SO GOOD!
Whole30 Carrot Slaw
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP avocado oil
- 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp ground ginger paste (or try fresh!)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 3 cups shredded carrots
- 1-2 cups shredded cabbage
- 3-4 thinly sliced radish
- 3-4 TBSP chopped green onion
- sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, lime juice, ginger paste, salt, and pepper or place the ingredients in a mason jar and shake well. If desired, a clove of garlic may be minced and added to the dressing too!
- Combine carrots, radish, and green onion. Give your dressing another whisk/shake and toss veggies with half the dressing using salad tongs or massage dressing into slaw with clean hands.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds and add remaining dressing, to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
MAKE-AHEAD MAGIC
This easy peasy slaw can be made in advance and enjoyed all week long. You have two options based on crunch preference. 1. Keep the chopped veggies in a sealed baggie with the dressing stored in a lidded mason jar. Shake, drizzle, and faceplant as desired all week long. 2. If you don’t mind a softened, more tender slaw, feel free to combine the dressing with the veggies and store tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to four days.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
This flavorful slaw pairs fantastically with your favorite protein (steak, chicken, salmon, tofu) and, if you’re as taco crazy as I am, goes great with these asian-style shrimp tacos.
If you’re not doing whole30 and want to add an extra kiss of sweetness to this slaw, feel free to use a drizzle of honey, agave, or even a little pure maple syrup to round out the dressing. I’ve made mine without any sweetness and with honey and love it both ways. I think straight up might even be my favorite though!
If you get a chance to try this crunchy carrot slaw, let me know! You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
Questions & Reviews
This was delicious! I did some minor tweaks because I only had 5lbs of carrots that needed to be eaten. I did 6 cups of them instead of 3 and doubled the olive oil, ACV, lime, and fresh ginger. I love how you don’t have to chill before serving it. I also served it with chopped cilantro. This is a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
Do you have a cook book?
Hi Linda! I hope to write one when life is a wee bit less crazy – totally a life goal of mine!
Hallelujah! Thank you for creating this recipe! Great crunch, color, super flavorful, and NOT OVERLY SWEET!
Yay!!!! I’m so so excited you’re loving the slaw recipe! Thanks Didi!
I used lemon instead pf lime, extra gonger, a balf clove crushed garlic, and 2 tbsp. honey.
I love this slaw. I added chipotle seasoning to the vinaigrette and it gives it a nice kick. I was lazy so I put the veggies in the blender not as pretty but still tastes great.
Ann I’m LOVING the added chipotle seasoning – such a fun twist!
Woah, that is one gorgeous slaw! It’s so pretty and vibrant.
I love the bright colors of this slaw! I will definitely be trying it this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a colorful and beautiful slaw! My wife loves this kind of stuff so I will surely be making this, thank you for the wonderful recipe 🙂
Thank you! Hope it’s a hit!
I’m excited to try your recipe. I meal prep every week and this looks like a great addition to chicken for lunch. I help my stepson with his meal prep too and I think he’s going to let everyone it.
So excited for you to try it, Amy! Hope y’all love it as much as we do!
I had the same problem, I was looking for a Whole30 coleslaw, and couldn’t find one, until now!!! I made this tonight, it’s delicious! The perfect combination of sweet and tang! Thank you!
So stoked to hear it Stephanie, thank you! I seriously want to put it on everything in sight 😉