Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Curry Dressing
Jump to Recipe
by Marcie //July 5, 2021 (updated 3/4/24)
This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using our links. Please see my privacy policy for more details.
This Vegan Coleslaw recipe is a blend of crunchy cabbage, chewy golden raisins and cashews tossed in a delicious vegan coleslaw dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for any occasion!
Coleslaw is one of my very favorite side dishes, but it wasn’t always that way. The gloppy mayo-laden versions that I encountered in my childhood left a lasting impression, so it was years before I developed a love for it.
I developed a coleslaw dressing recipe that made all the difference for me. It’s sweet and tangy, and is a must in my classic coleslaw recipe and fennel and apple slaw.
While I don’t follow a vegan diet exclusively, I do enjoy plant-based recipes like this Vegan Coleslaw on a regular basis. I used my favorite vegan mayo in the dressing, along with curry powder for a warm, unexpected flavor.
The dressing is the perfect complement to the ingredients in this recipe, and the entire slaw is utterly addictive.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- This vegan coleslaw recipe is packed with addictive crunchy, chewy textures, sweet and savory flavors, and is tossed in a creamy vegan coleslaw dressing.
- It’s an easy side dish that’s customizable with what you have on hand.
- It’s extremely versatile! It’s great for lunch or perfect as a side dish with whatever you may be serving.
- This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free, so it’s great to serve at gatherings for people with dietary restrictions.
Recipe ingredients
This vegan coleslaw has a myriad of textures in every bite between the crisp cabbage, crunchy celery, chewy golden raisins, and buttery cashews.
I tossed it all with my favorite vegan coleslaw dressing, spiked with a little curry powder. The warm flavor complements the sweet and savory ingredients perfectly!
Ingredient notes
- Cabbage blend. I love the gorgeous coleslaw blend that I picked up at Whole Foods Market. It includes green and purple cabbage along with shredded carrot, but you can use your favorite. You can see cabbage recipes post, which includes how to cut cabbage if you prefer to make your own blend, but purchasing a coleslaw blend is a huge timesaver!
- Golden raisins. The golden raisins have a sweeter flavor than regular raisins, and add nice color to this vegan slaw. Feel free to substitute with your favorite dried fruit.
- Vegenaise. I discovered Vegenaise years ago and have never looked back. This vegan mayo has a delicious flavor, and comes in regular, soy free, avocado oil and low fat varieties. It can be substituted with your favorite mayo!
- White balsamic vinegar. This vinegar may be substituted with white, white wine, apple cider or even rice wine vinegars, just don’t use balsamic or red wine as their flavors are too strong.
- Maple syrup. Pure maple syrup is my sweetener of choice for its delicious flavor, but feel free to use your favorite sweetener.
- Cashews. The cashews may be substituted with your favorite nuts.
- Cilantro. Not a fan of cilantro? Simply substitute with your favorite freshly chopped herbs or omit altogether.
How to make this recipe
This vegan slaw comes together in about 15 minutes and requires minimal prep.
- Place the cabbage blend, celery, green onion, cashews, golden raisins, and cilantro leaves in a large bowl and set aside.
- Place the Vegenaise, vinegar, maple syrup, curry powder, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pourenough vegan coleslaw dressing to coat the cabbage and toss gently.
FAQs
How long does coleslaw last?
Once the coleslaw has been tossed in the dressing, it should be eaten within 2-3 days. However, the cabbage will begin soften once it’s coated in the dressing, so it’s best enjoyed the day that it’s made.
What is in vegan coleslaw?
This vegan coleslaw recipe includes vegan mayo in the dressing. You may use your favorite brand, or dairy free yogurt or vinegar based dressings are also great options.
Does vegan mayo taste better?
I’ve never been a fan of mayonnaise, so I think vegan mayo tastes better than traditional mayonnaise. It’s smooth and flavorful, and there are so many great varieties on the market.
What to serve with this recipe
Pair this creamy vegan coleslaw with your favorite summer recipes. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- BBQ jackfruit sandwiches by Minimalist Baker
- Grilled burgers
- Slow cooker bbq pulled chicken
- Black bean burgers
- Grilled bbq chicken
- Salmon cakes
Recipe notes
- I used an organic coleslaw blend from Whole Foods Market. Feel free to use any combination of slaw mixes or pre-chopped cabbage that you desire.
- This vegan coleslaw recipe may be made up to a few hours in advance, but bear in mind that the cabbage will soften once it is combined with the dressing.
- Leftover slaw will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- Leftover dressing should be stored in an airtight container and used within 2 weeks.
More easy coleslaw recipes you’ll love:
- Broccoli slaw
- Coleslaw dressing
- Kale slaw
- Mexican coleslaw by Foodiecrush
- Vinegar coleslaw
Did you try this recipe? If so, be sure to leave a review below and tag me @flavorthemoments on Facebook and Instagram
Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Curry Dressing
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
Additional Time: 0 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Curry Dressing is crunchy and addictive with golden raisins, cashews and a delicious vegan coleslaw dressing. It's the perfect side dish for picnics and barbecues!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
1
Leave a Review »
Ingredients
For the coleslaw:
- 12 ounces organic cabbage blend
- 1 stalk celery sliced on the bias
- 1 large green onion chopped (both white and green parts)
- 1/2 cup roasted cashew pieces
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup Vegenaise may be subbed with your favorite mayo
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Place the cabbage blend, celery, green onion, cashews, golden raisins, and cilantro leaves in a large bowl and set aside.
12 ounces organic cabbage blend, 1 stalk celery, 1 large green onion, 1/2 cup roasted cashew pieces, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
Place the Vegenaise, vinegar, maple syrup, curry powder, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
1/2 cup Vegenaise, 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pourenough dressing to coat the cabbage and toss gently. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I used an organic coleslaw blend from Whole Foods Market. Feel free to use any combination of slaw mixes or pre-chopped cabbage that you desire.
- This vegan coleslaw recipe may be made up to a few hours in advance, but bear in mind that the cabbage will soften once it is combined with the dressing.
- Leftover slaw will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- Leftover dressing should be stored in an airtight container and used within 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 133mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 15g
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
Course: Vegan
Cuisine: American
Author: Marcie
Keyword: vegan coleslaw, vegan coleslaw dressing, vegan coleslaw recipe
All recipes and images © Flavor the Moments.
Did you try this recipe?Be sure to tag @flavorthemoments with the hashtag #flavorthemoments on Instagram so I can see what you made!
posted in: Dairy-Free, Fourth of July, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Side Dishes, Special Diet, Spring, St. Patrick's Day, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter // 21 comments
Get new recipes in your inbox each week!
« Previous Post27 Best Fig Recipes (+Produce Guide)
Next Post »Healthy Zucchini Muffins
Leave a Reply
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
-
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice — Reply
Congrats on your site redesign, Marcie! It looks BEAUTIFUL! So happy for you! And I’m loving this coleslaw dish, too. I’ve never tried vegenaise before, so I will have to keep that in mind. What a pretty dish to go alongside some corned beef for the weekend!
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
Thank you so much Gayle — I’m so happy with the design! Hope you’re having a great week!
-
-
Julia Mueller — Reply
Marcie!! Your site turned out soooo beautifully! I always love that fresh feeling when your blog gets a little sprucing.
This coleslaw looks amazing! We’re big fans of coleslaw in my house and that curry dressing is everything. Definitely a must-try!
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
Thank you so much Julia…my site needed some major freshening up! 🙂 I hope you get to try this soon!
-
-
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary — Reply
Oh My GAAAAWSH! I LOVE THE NEW DESIGN, Marcie!!! I totally did a triple take when the page first loaded, because I was like… wait. This isn’t right. Then I saw Flavor the Moments and I was thinking well this is just GLORIOUS! SO PRETTY! My site NEEDS an update, so I’m going to have to look into Purr. Well, look into them again, because I think last time I looked there was a wait list like whoa. 😉 Aaaanyways, coleslaw is one of those things I could eat on the regular, and yours looks delicious! I’m obsessing over the curry in here! GENIUS! Pinned! Cheers, dear! <3
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
Thank you Cheyanne! I’ve wanted Purr to do my site for so long and I was on the wait list for a little over a year. I knew what I signed up for and waited patiently because I knew it was worth the wait. Well…sort of patiently. 🙂 You sound like a coleslaw addict like me, too. I think you’ll love the curry in the dressing!
-
-
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health — Reply
AHHH!! It looks so beautiful, Marcie! What a difference. I remember how awesome it felt when mine was just done. I hope you are enjoying that feeling right now. 🙂
This salad also looks incredible. I want to crunch my way through the entire bowl. YUM!
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
Thank you Sarah! What a difference indeed…Lindsay worked her magic on this site and I’m really enjoying it! 🙂
-
-
mira — Reply
Love the new site design Marcie! I recognized Lindsay’s work from the logo! Looks beautiful! This coleslaw looks fresh and delicious. Pinned to try it.
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
Thank you Mira! Lindsay does the best work doesn’t she? And thank you for the pin!
-
-
Balvinder — Reply
This looks great! I love that you’ve used other flavorings as well other than mayo, which is always my least favorite part of slaws. Crunchy layers of flavor, yum! Thanks for the recipe!
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
Thank you Balvinder! 🙂
-
-
Zainab — Reply
Aieee!! I LOVE IT!! The site looks so clean, new and refreshing. Just like this salad 🙂 Lindsay does a great job with her sites (I’m biased!).
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
Thanks Z!! Clean and refreshing was exactly what I wanted, and I knew Lindsay would do it up right. She’s so worth the wait!
-
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
The curry powder really adds that little special something. Thanks, Juliana!
-
puja — Reply
Wow, love the new site design, Marcie. It’s beautiful…..
BTW the recipe to sounds great…. 🙂-
flavorthemoments — Reply
Thanks so much Puja!
-
-
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen — Reply
WHOA the redesign is gorgeous! So clean and pretty. I’m looooving this coleslaw too. Curried anything is delicious but I never would have thought to throw a little curry into my slaw. Thank you for the idea! Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🙂
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
You’re so sweet — thank you! Hope you had a Happy St. Patrick’s Day Kelsie!
-
-
Agness of Run Agness Run — Reply
What a palatable salad recipe with finger-licking dressing, Marcie! Can’t wait to try it out!
-
flavorthemoments — Reply
Thanks so much Agness!
-
