Greek yogurt coleslaw recipe made with shredded cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and greek yogurt! A healthy twist to the classic coleslaw recipe. Enjoy a light & healthy coleslaw with greek yogurt dressing. Serve this healthy coleslaw with burgers, tacos, sandwiches, or grilled vegetables.
The best part is it is no mayo coleslaw, yet it is creamy. Greek Yogurt dressing gives the coleslaw perfect creaminess and is healthier than mayo.
I promise you will not miss Mayo in it. Similar salad recipes that you may like are our creamy macaroni salad and creamy corn salad.
About this recipe
In this recipe post, I am sharing how to make Greek Yogurt Coleslaw. The combination of colorful vegetables and creamy coleslaw dressing made with Greek yogurt is just amazing.
I would love to have this light coleslaw without mayo at any time of the day. This easy coleslaw recipe is not only healthy but tasty too.
Serve this Greek yogurt coleslaw with burgers, tacos, sandwiches, or grilled vegetables. If you are a non-vegetarian then serve it as a side with grilled chicken or meat. It is perfect for a potluck, picnic, or summer barbeque.
You may also like similar salad recipes from this website:
- Chicken Mayo Salad
- Creamy Macaroni Salad
- Creamy Corn Salad
- Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad
- Grilled Corn Salad
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Chinese Chicken Salad
Why You Need This Recipe
- Quick & easy to make - Just toss the coleslaw ingredients with homemade greek yogurt dressing & it is ready within 15 minutes.
- Easy to customize – see the ingredient list below for alternative ingredients. You can add or skip the ingredients as per your taste.
- Healthy Greek yogurt dressing- Compared to the classic coleslaw recipe, it is made without mayo. Make your own healthy no mayo coleslaw dressing within 5 minutes. Greek yogurt makes the salad creamy and is healthy too.
- Meal prep - You can cut the veggies ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays good for a week. Preparing the dressing takes no time.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Vegetables - I have used cabbage (green and purple), and carrots. They add fresh flavors, crunch & beautiful colors to the coleslaw. If you do not have purple cabbage, skip adding it.
- Greek Yogurt - This is the best substitute for Mayo. Greek Yogurt is not only healthy but gives a creamy touch to the coleslaw. I have used non-fat plain Greek yogurt to cut down the calories. But you can use even full-fat Greek yogurt. Also, make sure you are using fresh greek yogurt as it is slightly sweet. The yogurt will taste sour if it is not fresh.
- Honey - The sweet flavor of honey balances the tangy flavor of vinegar. To substitute, you can add sugar or maple syrup.
- Olive oil - This is the best choice for any salad dressing. Olive oil has great flavor & health benefits.
- Vinegar - Gives a slight tangy punch to the taste buds. I used apple cider vinegar.
- Sriracha - Optional ingredient. It gives a spicy kick with a garlic flavor. To substitute, you can use any chili garlic sauce. Or use red pepper flakes to give a spicy zing to the coleslaw. If you do not prefer spicy salad just skip it.
- Black pepper & salt - Add salt & black pepper powder as per taste.
- Fresh cilantro leaves - It adds a fresh flavor to the coleslaw. You can also add fresh parsley.
- Roasted sesame seeds - Gives a healthy touch to the coleslaw. It adds a nutty flavor and crunch to the coleslaw. Skip if you do not have them. Or top it with roasted almond flakes.
For the detailed list of ingredients & their measurements, please check out the recipe card below.
How to make Healthy Greek Yogurt Coleslaw (Step by Step instructions with photos)
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together greek yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, sriracha, olive oil, and vinegar. Greek yogurt dressing is ready. (Images 1 and 2)
- Add the green and purple cabbage, carrots, and cilantro to the bowl. (image 3)
- Toss all the ingredients together. Taste & adjust the seasoning.
- Cover with a cling wrap & refrigerate for an hour.
- Sprinkle some roasted sesame seeds on top. Taste best when served chill. (image 4)
Cooking Tips
- Thinly slice the cabbage & carrots. You can also add scallions to the coleslaw.
- Buy pre-packed coleslaw ingredients. No need to cut or slice the vegetables. All you have to do is to prepare the yogurt dressing and toss it with coleslaw ingredients.
- You can cut all the veggies for meal prep and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays good for a week. Whenever needed just make the yogurt dressing and toss the veggies with it.
- Tastes best when served cold - After making the coleslaw, cover it with a cling wrap & refrigerate for an hour. It tastes best when served chill. This also ensures that the vegetables get enough time to soak the flavors from the dressing.
- Do not store the leftovers. It tastes best when prepared and consumed within 2 hours. After 2 hours, the yogurt dressing may thin out, the veggies will not stay crisp and don’t taste good.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main ingredient of coleslaw is cabbage. It helps in weight loss, and detoxification, aids in digestion, and is loaded with vitamins C and K. Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron from the plant-based foods you eat, and strengthens immunity.
A classic coleslaw is high in calories because of the mayonnaise dressing. But if you replace mayonnaise with greek yogurt, you can make a lighter version of coleslaw that is healthier.
No, you should not dress coleslaw in advance. You can add the dressing to the salad and keep it in the refrigerator for 1 hour but not more than that. The salt in the dressing will make the cabbage soggy.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve it with
- Chicken Club Sandwich
- Burger
- Grilled Tandoori Chicken Sandwich
- Grilled Chicken
- Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
Variations that you can try
- If you are a non-vegetarian then you can add some shredded chicken to it.
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Recipe Card
Greek Yogurt Coleslaw (No Mayo)
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups of green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups of purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup of carrots, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted (optioanl)
- ½ cup non fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon honey
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha (optioanl) substitute red pepper flakes
- 1.5 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 1.5 tablespoon apple cidr vinegar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together greek yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, sriracha, olive oil, and vinegar.
- Add the cabbage, carrots, and cilantro to the bowl.
- Toss all the ingredients together. Taste & adjust the seasoning.
- Cover with cling wrap & refrigerate for an hour. Sprinkle some roasted sesame seeds on top. Taste best when served chill.
Video
Notes
- Thinly slice the cabbage & carrots. You can also add scallions to the coleslaw.
- Buy pre-packed coleslaw ingredients. No need to cut or slice the vegetables.
- You can cut all the veggies for meal prep and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays good for a week. Whenever needed just make the yogurt dressing and toss the veggies with it.
- Tastes best when served cold - After making the coleslaw, cover it with a cling wrap & refrigerate for an hour. It tastes best when served chill. This also ensures that the vegetables get enough time to soak the flavors from the dressing.
- Do not store the leftovers. It tastes best when prepared and consumed within 2 hours. More than that the yogurt dressing may thin out, and the veggies will not stay crisp and don’t taste good.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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