Greek Yogurt Coleslaw

Most commonly seen accompanying picnic recipes or alongside a BBQ, Greek Yogurt Coleslaw provides a fresh twist on a classic Southern dish.

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Colorful, creamy, shredded and zesty. This Greek yogurt coleslaw is a homemade alternative to store-bought coleslaw, and is mighty healthy and delicious. The combination of green and purple cabbage delivers a texture, taste and look that is just right. Essentially, it’s a cabbage salad with a creamy dressing that greatly balances the crunch from the cabbage. This tangy side dish reminds me of summertime BBQs and picnics at the park.

This recipe was designed for those who prefer their coleslaw without mayo. Swapping it for Greek yogurt results in a great alternative to traditional coleslaw. It’s also quick to prepare and serves up to six people, meaning it’s party-sized!

Is Greek Yogurt Coleslaw Healthy?

This coleslaw recipe is a homemade alternative to your typical mayo-laden and often overly sweet store-bought version. It’s healthy, light and easy to whip up. The base of this salad is the shredded green and purple cabbage. They are excellent sources of vitamin C and K, while purple cabbage is especially high in vitamin A. Cabbage is also high in fiber and great for your digestive health.

Then, there is the cup of carrots which are loaded with beta-carotene. Following it, apple cider vinegar goes into the dressing, and it is soooo good for your gut health as it is high in probiotics which help support your “good” gut bacteria.

Mix up Your dressing…

There are so many fun variations you can create with this salad, especially when it comes to the dressing. Adding tzatziki gives it a great garlicky flavor and creamy consistency, which you can also achieve with a Caesar dressing. If you are a ranch dressing fan, take a peek at this Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix, and if you love hummus, this smooth Tahini Dressing would also work as a great dressing alternative for this slaw. We also have an amazing Vegan Salad Dressing with just four easy ingredients. It’s zesty, sweet and tangy.

INGREDIENTS

4 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine

Mix cabbages and carrots in a bowl.

Whisk

Prepare the yogurt dressing.

Toss

Combine dressing with slaw and season.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store

Prepare the ingredients by mixing both the dressing and vegetables together. Then, store properly by placing the coleslaw in an airtight container or a bowl covered with beeswax wrap (for a non-plastic option) and refrigerate. The flavor of the coleslaw improves after resting in the fridge overnight, making it the ideal recipe to prepare before a party or at the start of your week for meal prep. Enjoy the coleslaw within 2 to 3 days of preparation for the best results!

Can I Use Full Fat Greek Yogurt?

If you want a thicker and creamier dressing, I suggest you use full fat Greek yogurt, just make sure it is still plain and unsweetened.

It may not be meat but give it time to marinate

Allow the salad to marinate. Place the coleslaw in the refrigerator for an hour or so to let the flavors meld and mix, the longer the better.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this coleslaw with any of your summertime grill favorites! Popular items I have seen coleslaw paired with are smoked ribs, pork chops, carnitas, short ribs and brisket. Now that’s a lot of meat! I would also recommend you try these gluten-free Chicken Summer Rolls.

Other fun dishes you could pair this coleslaw with include these Easy Sautéed Shrimp which come together in five minutes, and this colorful Summer Lime Watermelon Zoodle Bowl which is almost as quick.