Coleslaw
Coleslaw is a classic side dish to accompany salads, jacket potatoes and barbecues, but, as with many of our favourite things it’s pretty high in calories. So why not make your own slimming version?
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories80
- Carbs12g
- Protein3.6g
- Fat0.8g
- Saturates0g
- Sugars11g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
Coleslaw is a classic side dish but, as with many of our favourite things, it’s pretty high in calories and the shop bought versions often use full fat mayonnaise. Our version promises all of the crunch of fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce that you can pull together in only 15 minutes, with no need to scrimp on the serving size!
So why not make your own slimming version? Perfect for salads, jacket potatoes and barbecues: let us know your favourite Coleslaw combo!
What diets is this Coleslaw recipe suitable for?
This is suitable for those following a gluten free diet, however, please make sure to double, and triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
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How many calories are in this Coleslaw?
There are 80 calories per portion in this Coleslaw, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment!
This Coleslaw is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day.
Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Chop all of the veg into thin strips.
Step 2
Mix all of the sauce ingredients together.
Step 3
Pour the sauce over the chopped vegetables.
Step 4
Check the seasoning and add some more if required.
What can I serve with this Coleslaw?
If you’re looking for some more sides to accompany this Coleslaw or a barbecue or similar, why not try;
How long can I keep this Coleslaw in the fridge?
You can keep this in the fridge for 2 days.
This recipe makes a big batch of coleslaw, perfect for buffets and barbecues. If you want to make less you can alter the number of servings on the recipe card at the bottom of the page. Just change the number of portions and it will recalculate the ingredient amounts for you!
It is not suitable for freezing.
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Coleslaw
Coleslaw is a classic side dish to accompany salads, jacket potatoes and barbecues, but, as with many of our favourite things it's pretty high in calories. So why not make your own slimming version?
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Prep Time
15 MINS
- KCals 80
- Carbs 12G
Instructions
- Mix the cabbage, onion and carrots together.
- In another bowl, mix together the yogurt, quark, mustard powder, lemon juice. Beat well to remove any lumps.
- Combine the veg mix and the yogurt mix, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
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LynneWednesday 19th August 2020
Wow, the portion calculator is awesome! Thank you
SharonWednesday 19th August 2020
Hi Lynne, we’re glad you think so! It certainly is a handy tool, thankyou for the great feedback.
kathTuesday 11th August 2020
the colsaw how much needed for 2 people thanks.
LisaTuesday 11th August 2020
Hi Kath
If you scroll down the page to the recipe card, you can change the number of servings and it will automatically recalculate the ingredient amounts for you. Hope this helps
Gary GreensladeWednesday 29th January 2020
Can it be frozen to be used later?
Sharon FitzpatrickWednesday 6th May 2020
Hi Gary, thanks for getting in touch. This Coleslaw recipe isn’t suitable for freezing as the raw vegetables would become mushy. It can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days.
YvonneThursday 23rd January 2020
I hate quark….can you taste it in this recipe or is it for consistency?
Holly LevellTuesday 19th May 2020
Hi Yvonne, the quark is for the consistency to the Coleslaw so you shouldn’t be able to pick that flavour out when the Coleslaw is finished. Hope that helps!
ShellFriday 20th September 2019
Made this tonight to accompany sw pulled pork….. Why haven’t I discovered this sooner. Its amazing thank you pon x❤️
Emma TMonday 23rd September 2019
So glad you enjoyed it!
MandyThursday 27th June 2019
Do i use greek yogurt or natural yogurt
Emma TMonday 1st July 2019
Hi Mandy,
You could use either, greek yoghurt tends to be thicker so it might need loosening with a little water or milk ????
RubyTuesday 28th August 2018
Hi. I live in Spain. Cant get quark. Could you use anything else please? Thank you very much.
AlishaFriday 1st March 2019
Can the julienne peeler that you’ve linked be used for all the vegetables or just the carrots? Thanks x
ShonaTuesday 17th July 2018
I struggled with making this as it seemed to separate and was very liquidy, am I doing something wrong with the vegetables beforehand? should they be dried out first?
CaroleSaturday 7th July 2018
Great feature that you can click to adjust the servings-I usually do it in my head but this saves me that trouble too-I didn’t even know that was possible-thanks! Will make it for tonight.
MarissaMonday 2nd July 2018
Could this taste nice if using purple cabbage instead?
SharonWednesday 27th February 2019
Made this today. Added red cabbage. Will definitely make again. Thank you for the recipe. 🙂
NickySaturday 21st April 2018
Add a little chopped fresh mint and it’s lovely
GillSunday 8th April 2018
Pays to follow the recipe and not misread teaspoon as tablespoon, was a bit heavy handed with the mustard powder…. it has a definite kick, tasty though
Lindsey hughesTuesday 20th February 2018
I cannot eat cheese or greek yoghurt any suggestions for substitute please
Ann FardellFriday 19th January 2018
Do you have to use quark , I’ve got all the other ingredients and want to make it now ?
JanineThursday 30th November 2017
Great recipes. Thank you
MichelleSaturday 18th November 2017
Oo and a little grated apple is nice too ????
MichelleThursday 16th November 2017
I add black onion seeds and a little celery salt
KerriFriday 1st September 2017
Can you make with lighter then light mayo instead of yoghurt please?
Susan HendricksonThursday 24th August 2017
Love this slaw going to make it toning with SW burgers SW chips and corn cob xx
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Susan,
Hope you enjoyed it!
JanMonday 21st August 2017
I think I must be doing something wrong, it tastes very bitter, any ideas? Thanks, love pon btw!
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Jan,
Could be the type of vegetables you’re using – some cabbages can be quite bitter. Try it again with a different variety ????
DianeSaturday 19th August 2017
Hi I don’t like yoghurt, can I use all quark by any chance.
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Diane,
Yes you can, it may be a little thick though so just loosen it with a tiny drop of milk or water.
KatyTuesday 8th August 2017
Hi, can you suggest dairy free subs please?
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Katy,
You would have to look in your supermarket as to what is available to you ????
KateFriday 30th June 2017
Hi Julie
Glad you like it
CateSunday 28th May 2017
Very clever to click for number of servings. Love this site. 🙂 X
Linda RayworthThursday 4th May 2017
I live in France and cannot get Quark. What can I use instead, please?
MickThursday 27th April 2017
Made this to accompany Beef kofta wraps, went down well with my wife, she loves slaw….Thanks for the recipe, keep up the fabulous work..!!
KateSaturday 29th April 2017
Hi Mick
Glad you like it 🙂
anne cruseWednesday 22nd February 2017
awfully disappointed I didn’t try this sooner
Charlotte Stephenson-HartSunday 12th February 2017
Can you freeze this? I’m not sure I would eat it all in 2 days!
KateSunday 12th February 2017
Hi Charlotte
It probably wouldn’t freeze very well, but if you click on the number of servings in the recipe you can adjust it to make as much or as little as you want 🙂
LindaSunday 5th February 2017
How long will this last?
KateMonday 6th February 2017
Hi Linda
We’ve kept it in the fridge for 2 or 3 days without any problems. After that it tends to go a little watery
SuzanneTuesday 5th July 2016
Can you use fat free fromage frais x
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