This Paleo + Whole30 coleslaw has just about 10 ingredients (and mayonnaise isn’t one of them), and it is a great make ahead salad to have on hand for lunches during the work week. This version of coleslaw has a homemade Italian dressing, and it pairs well with just about anything!

coleslaw in a bowl with lemon, carrots and cabbage on the table.

The Mayo-Free Dressing

Traditionally, coleslaw is made with mayo and while that’s real good sometimes, other times Justin and I like a different version. It just feels like the mayo can drown out the other flavors, and we really love it when all the flavors and textures come through. This coleslaw dressing is made with olive oil, lemon juice and some simple seasonings.

coleslaw in three bowls with ingredients used in salad scattered around on the table. this recipe

All The Veggies

We used a combination of purple and green cabbage for this homemade coleslaw mostly because it looks prettier. We also used carrots and added jicama, which is a pretty fun ingredient! We love the crisp and slightly sweet flavor paired with the other ingredients. If you can’t find jicama, you could substitute with your favorite kind of apple.

coleslaw in a serving bowl with serving utensils on table along with slaw ingredients.

Your Turn To Try Our Easy Coleslaw

Plan a little time to meal prep, and make this coleslaw. It goes with all your favorite things and makes lunch during the work week a breeze. Leave a comment below, and let us know what you think. Also, take a pic and tag us on Instagram @realsimplegood. Give us a follow if you don’t already, too! We’d love to stay connected.

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Easy Coleslaw Recipe (Whole30) No Mayo

Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 sides
This Paleo + Whole30 coleslaw has no mayo, is a great make ahead salad for lunches during the work week and pairs well with just about anything. 
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups purple cabbage, finely sliced
  • 4 cups green cabbage, finely sliced
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 2 cup jicama, finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all of the fresh ingredients as noted and place them in a bowl. Add sunflower seeds. 
  • Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small bowl or jar and whisk well. 
  • Pour the dressing over the veggies and seeds and toss to mix. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

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Course: Side Dish
Author: Justin + Erica Winn
Cuisine: American
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