Red Cabbage Coleslaw

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This fresh and colorful red cabbage coleslaw is crisp and bright. Dijon and honey balance the flavors of the cabbage.

Julia Levy

Updated on March 28, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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How Do You Cut Red Cabbage for Coleslaw?

In a pinch, you can use packaged shredded red cabbage for this coleslaw, but we recommend prepping it yourself. Here's how to do it:

AA head of red cabbage on marble — Carolyn Hodges

Using a large chef's knife, cut the cabbage in half lengthwise through the stem end.

Close up of a head of purple cabbage being cut into quarters — Carolyn Hodges

Cut each half in half again through the stem end. You will now have 4 quarters or wedges.

Close up of cutting the core off a quarter of a head of purple cabbage — Carolyn Hodges

Cut off the bottom of each quarter at an angle to remove the core.

Place a cabbage wedge cut-side down on a cutting board and cut lengthwise into very thin strips.

What to Serve with Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Serve this red cabbage coleslaw alongside Grilled Chicken with Citrus-BBQ Glaze, Grilled Steak with Chimichurri, Grilled Pork Chops with Chile & Pineapple, Tandoori Grilled Tofu with Red Peppers & Broccolini or Grilled Salmon with Cilantro-Ginger Sauce. You can also pack it up for an outdoor potluck or picnic.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

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Ingredients

¼ cup thinly sliced shallot
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
1 cup matchstick carrots
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Red Cabbage Slaw — Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food StylisT: Karen Rankin

Stir shallot, vinegar, lemon juice and salt together in a large bowl. Let stand until the shallot is softened, about 5 minutes.
Add honey, mustard and pepper to the shallot mixture; stir to combine. Add cabbage, carrots and parsley; toss to coat. Let stand, tossing occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

56	Calories
13g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 56
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 8g
Added Sugars 3g	6%
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin A 5535IU	111%
Vitamin C 46mg	51%
Folate 25mcg	6%
Vitamin K 62mcg	52%
Sodium 216mg	9%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 315mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.