Description
This easy Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw recipe offers a fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced side dish featuring crisp shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a smooth plant-based mayo dressing with apple cider vinegar and a touch of sweetness. Ready in under 15 minutes, this versatile coleslaw pairs wonderfully with grilled dishes, sandwiches, or as a refreshing standalone side.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or natural maple syrup as a swap)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Start by shredding fresh green cabbage and carrots using a sharp knife or a food processor. Aim for fine, uniform shreds to ensure the perfect texture and ease of mixing.
- Whip Up the Dressing: In a bowl, combine plant-based mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, pepper, and a natural gelling agent. Whisk these together until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Mix Vegetables and Dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the shredded cabbage and carrots. Toss gently but thoroughly so each shred is well-coated with the luscious dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover your coleslaw and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Chilling helps the flavors meld beautifully and the texture to firm up slightly, making it even more enjoyable.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp cabbage and carrots for the best crunchy texture.
- Toss gently to avoid bruising the vegetables and preserve their crunch.
- Adjust sweetness carefully, starting with less sugar and adding more if desired.
- Use the natural gelling agent to maintain the dressing’s smooth texture and consistency.
- Let the coleslaw chill in the fridge to allow flavors to blend harmoniously.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: coleslaw, plant-based, creamy, side dish, cabbage, carrots, vegan-friendly, quick recipe