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    HOME » Dairy Free

    Dated: September 22, 2022 Last Modified: September 22, 2022 by Laura This post may contain affiliate links.

    Dairy Free Coleslaw

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    Classic KFC style coleslaw made dairy free! This dairy free coleslaw is perfect for your next BBQ, taco night, or alongside your favorite sandwiches. Easy and simple. 

    This is my go-to recipe for coleslaw. No one will suspect that it is dairy free. In fact, I’ve had several people tell me it is a copycat to KFC coleslaw! 

    Made with easy to find ingredients, the recipe is simple and easy to mix up. 

    It goes great with sloppy joes, lentil sloppy joes, black bean burgers, or another side dish like baked beans. 

    Free from: Wheat, gluten, dairy, casein, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mollusks, celery, corn, sesame, mustard, lupin, sulfites, and more 

    a blue bowl filled with dairy free coleslaw on a wood table.
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    • Why You’ll Love this Dairy Free Coleslaw 
    • Ingredients 
    • Allergy Substitutions 
    • Instructions 
    • How to Store 
    • Tips and Tricks 
    • What to serve with coleslaw 
    • Recipe

    Why You’ll Love this Dairy Free Coleslaw 

    • Tastes just like the one from KFC
    • Quick and easy recipe from simple ingredients 
    • Dairy free and Egg free optional! 
    • Make this the day before because it’s even better the next day

    Ingredients 

    The ingredients for this coleslaw couldn’t be more simple. Here is a quick rundown of what you will need:

    ingredients for dairy free coleslaw on  a wood table in various glass bowls. black and white labels have been added to each ingredient.
    • Dairy free Milk - I like to use rice milk for this recipe. It has a good neutral flavor that is slightly sweet. That is exactly what we are going for! Make sure that no matter what type of milk  you use, it is unflavored and unsweetened. You could also use almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk. 
    • Miracle Whip - If you can use this over regular mayonnaise, I really suggest it. The Miracle Whip is lighter and has a tangier flavor. Need to be egg free? No problem! Use a vegan mayo swap. Just stick with a lighter one, not one with avocado oil as it is too heavy. 
    • Pre-shredded cabbage - Can you make your own shredded cabbage? Totally. But I prefer to use a pre-shredded cabbage because it saves me on time and dishes. 
    • Other ingredients you’ll need - Canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, salt and pepper. 

    Allergy Substitutions 

    Need to make this egg free? Use your favorite egg free mayo! Try to use one that is lighter in flavor and texture to best match the lightness of Miracle Whip. 

    Instructions 

    For the full recipe complete with measurements, please see the recipe card below! 

    1. Mix up the dressing. In a large bowl, add the ingredients, except for the cabbage. Whisk it together until nice and smooth. 
    2. Add the cabbage. Mix it together until the dressing fully coats the cabbage. 
    3. Chill for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. 
    mixing the dressing in a glass bowl with a metal whisk. the bowl is on a red and white towel on a wood table.
    mixing the cabbage with dressing in a glass bowl with a green spatula. the bowl rests on a red and white towel on a wood table.

    How to Store 

    Keep the dairy free coleslaw in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days. I don’t recommend eating it after that time. 

    This recipe is best when made a few hours in advance of serving, or even the day before. The flavors meld together the longer it rests in the fridge with peak flavor being about 10 hours after mixing the coleslaw up. 

    Do not freeze this recipe to make for later. 

    Tips and Tricks 

    • Keep it cold! The flavor will taste the best when it is chilled and not served at room temperature. (Not to mention keeping it cold will be the best for food safety.)
    • Use a slotted spoon. The dressing gets rather wet after resting in the fridge for a few hours. Use a slotted spoon to help some of the liquid drain away. 
    • This recipe doubles fantastically. Make as much (or as little) as you need.
    • Mix things up! Add red cabbage or grated radishes to this for a twist.

    What to serve with coleslaw 

    • Easy Black Bean Burger - Vegan + Allergy Free
    • Tomato Free Sloppy Joes (AIP Friendly)
    • Easy Brown Sugar Baked Beans

    If you try these out, please leave a comment below! This provides helpful feedback to both me and other readers. And if you want more delicious, dietary friendly recipes you can subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

    Recipe

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    Dairy Free Coleslaw

    This dairy free coleslaw is perfect for your next BBQ, taco night, or alongside your favorite sandwiches. Easy and simple.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: allergy friendly, dairy free, easy salad
    Allergen: Celery Free, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Fish / Shellfish Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Wheat Free
    Yield: 4 cups
    Author: Laura // Living Beyond Allergies

    Equipment

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    • mixing spoons
    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons
    • Storage container

    Ingredients

    • 1 bag pre-shredded cabbage 14 oz total
    • ½ cup miracle whip or vegan version
    • ¼ cup rice milk
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Make the dressing. In a large bowl, add the Miracle Whip, rice milk, canola oil, sugar, onion powder, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk this together until smooth.
    • Add the cabbage. Pour the cabbage into the dressing. Using a spoon or spatula, mix together until dressing fully coats the cabbage.
    • Chill and serve. Let the coleslaw chill for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • How to Store 
      • Keep the dairy free coleslaw in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days. I don’t recommend eating it after that time. 
      • This recipe is best when made a few hours in advance of serving, or even the day before. The flavors meld together the longer it rests in the fridge with peak flavor being about 10 hours after mixing the coleslaw up. 
      • Do not freeze this recipe to make for later.
    • Allergy Substitutions 
      • Need to make this egg free? Use your favorite egg free mayo! Try to use one that is lighter in flavor and texture to best match the lightness of Miracle Whip.
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