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Published: Jan 3, 2023 · by: jenniferbanz

Keto Coleslaw with a Secret Ingredient!

This Keto Coleslaw is the perfect side dish you've been looking for! This easy, low carb recipe uses simple seasonings and will be the hit of any summer cookout!  

One of my favorite meals ever is BBQ pulled pork with coleslaw.  This is a very simple meal to make keto with just a few easy swaps.  I use sugar free BBQ sauce for my pulled pork, and I follow this super easy 4 ingredient keto coleslaw recipe.

keto Cole slaw recipe in a glass bowl
Contents hide
1 Is coleslaw keto?
2 How may carbs are in coleslaw?
3 Ingredients
4 How to make this keto coleslaw recipe
5 Storage Instructions
6 Keto Coleslaw Recipe with a secret ingredient!
6.1 Ingredients
6.2 Instructions
6.3 Jennifer's tips
6.4 Nutrition per serving

This recipe comes together really quickly but if you have made homemade coleslaw before, you know that it only gets better if it gets time to marinate for a little bit after first mixing it all together.  Then I like to serve it with any kind of BBQ, a side to my Air Fryer Whole Chicken, Steak Tips, or keto salmon.

Is coleslaw keto?

When it comes to store bought or restaurant style coleslaw (like KFC coleslaw)...it would not be keto friendly.  That is because they use a lot of sugar in their coleslaw dressing.  This keto coleslaw is very similar to any recipe out there, but we use a sugar free sweetener instead of sugar.  This simple swap saves so may carbs!

How may carbs are in coleslaw?

This would vary depending on which dressing is used and which restaurant you get your slaw from.  Most coleslaws are going to be 15 to 20 carbs per serving.

This keto version of coleslaw is only 5 total carbs!  The carbs come from the cabbage which is definitely an essential ingredients.

Ingredients

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this keto coleslaw recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For a printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

I am a big lover of coleslaw, especially with BBQ pulled pork!  I'm not sure how your family makes theirs, but my family uses simple ingredients like slaw mix (or shredded cabbage), mayonnaise, a little sweetener, salt and pepper...and pickle juice!

16 ounces shredded cabbage (454g) - I like to use a slaw mix from the grocery store produce section when I am not in the mood to shred my own cabbage.  This mix usually has some shredded carrot in it as well or it could have purple cabbage.  You can also buy a head of green cabbage and shred it yourself very easily with a knife or a food processor.

½ cup mayonnaise (112g) - The creaminess we have come to love from coleslaw is usually attributed to the mayonnaise.

1 tablespoon sugar free sweetener (12g) - Most coleslaw recipes use some for of sweetener to balance out the flavors.  I like to use a sugar free version for this keto recipe. My favorite is Lakanto because it has the best flavor.

¼ cup dill pickle juice (59mL) - This ingredient might surprise you but it is so good in this keto coleslaw recipe!  I think it combined with the other ingredients makes the perfect keto coleslaw dressing.  Don't knock it until you try it!

Salt and pepper to taste

all coleslaw ingredients in a glass bowl

How to make this keto coleslaw recipe

This section explains how to make this keto coleslaw, step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Step 1 - If you didn't buy pre-shredded cabbage, go ahead and shred your cabbage using either a sharp knife or a food processor.  Some people like really finely shredded cabbage so if that is you, you may want to shred it yourself.  It is also much cheaper to DIY this part!

Step 2 - Add you cabbage to a large mixing bowl, followed by the mayonnaise, sweetener, and pickle juice.

Step 3 - Mix the ingredients well and then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Storage Instructions

This keto coleslaw recipe doesn't really last longer than 24 hours in an airtight container in the refrigerator unless you can revive it with leftover shredded cabbage.  If I want to eat some leftover the next day, I simply add more cabbage because there is usually a little pool of dressing at the bottom of the bowl.

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mixed coleslaw in a bowl

Keto Coleslaw Recipe with a secret ingredient!

Keto Coleslaw is the perfect side dish you've been looking for! This easy, low carb recipe with a simple coleslaw dressing will be the hit of any summer cookout!
5 from 16 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Jennifer Banz

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Shredded cabbage (see notes)
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Granular Sweetener (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.

Jennifer's tips

  • You can use pre-shredded cabbage from a bag or you can buy a head of cabbage and shred it yourself.   
  • Taste for seasonings:  If you find it tastes too mayonnaise, add more pickle juice or you could add vinegar if you like.
  • Storage Instructions
    This keto Cole slaw recipe doesn't really last longer than 24 hours in an airtight container in the refrigerator unless you can revive it with leftover shredded cabbage.  If I want to eat some leftover the next day, I simply add more cabbage because there is usually a little pool of dressing at the bottom of the bowl.
Servings: 6

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

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    Recipe Reviews




  1. Barbi says

    January 03, 2023 at 5:10 pm

    I will try this but I don't use sugar at all with my slaw. I use the mayonnaise with a bit of apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper.

    Reply
  2. Maggie says

    August 27, 2022 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    I used red cabbage and shredded carrots, added green onion, and swapped pickle juice with banana pepper juice and a little of the peppers too! So so so GOOD!!

    Reply
  3. Naydine says

    July 04, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this to go with Ribs. I followed directions almost exactly just substituted sweetener with sugar free maple syrup. This will be made often. We love it!!

    Reply
  4. Dwan Davis says

    March 05, 2021 at 11:07 pm

    This recipe seems easy to follow and takes only a short time to prepare. I have not made it, but my concern would be the sodium in the pickle juice. Is it possible to just use apple cider vinegar?

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      March 08, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  5. Kathy says

    March 05, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Jennifer, this coleslaw is delicious. This is my second time making it and it is so easy. I used the prepackaged cabbage mix. I will only make it this way from now on.

    Reply
  6. Leslie says

    March 03, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    What kind of pickle juice? Dill, sweet, bread and butter?

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      March 05, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      Dill

      Reply
  7. Bari says

    March 02, 2021 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    I usually don’t like coleslaw but this one is the best! The pickle juice is what makes it so tasty. I love it with pulled pork bbq.

    Reply
  8. Jessica says

    November 14, 2020 at 10:37 am

    5 stars
    what is the serving size? This is the best coleslaw recipe I’ve ever had and I hate pickles!!

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      November 16, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      It makes 6 servings

      Reply
  9. Amanda says

    September 16, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    Super yummy!! So simple. I will make this over and over again! My new go to keto coleslaw recipe. Thank you!!

    Reply
  10. Angie says

    June 25, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this and it’s super easy to make!

    Reply
  11. Wendy Finney says

    April 28, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    This is a keeper recipe. It is so good. I actually pored a just a little bit of apple cider vinegar into to the measuring cup and filled the rest of the way with pickle juice.

    Reply
  12. Erika says

    January 29, 2020 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    This is a fantastic coleslaw recipe!

    Reply
  13. Irina says

    January 29, 2020 at 9:34 am

    5 stars
    Made it last night. We really loved this version of coleslaw recipe. Well, my family was asking for more... I should make it again tonight. Tasty and delicious!

    Reply
  14. Alisa Infanti says

    January 29, 2020 at 9:33 am

    5 stars
    This coleslaw recipe is awesome. I served it on some turkey burgers last night and it was a huge hit!

    Reply
  15. Pam Greer says

    January 29, 2020 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh, I can't believe I've never included pickle juice in my cole slaw! What a great idea!

    Reply
  16. Heidy L. McCallum says

    January 29, 2020 at 8:49 am

    5 stars
    Keto recipes have become so popular and now I can see why this coleslaw looks amazing and I think I might make this for a side one night this week.

    Reply

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