Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Curry Dressing
Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Curry Dressing is crunchy cabbage blend tossed with an addicting curry coleslaw dressing. It’s a delicious twist on classic coleslaw!
Top of the mornin’ to ya! I couldn’t resist saying that since St. Patrick’s Day is two days away. And I’m feeling chipper because things are a wee bit different around here on the blog. My site’s been redesigned, and I couldn’t be more happy! Many thanks to Lindsay at Purr Design for giving me the site of my dreams.
I’ve always admired Lindsay’s work, and my site’s needed an overhaul for a while. I hope you find it easier to navigate, and it’s much more mobile friendly now. It should make for a much better experience for you, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Now…let’s talk about this Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Curry Dressing! 🙂
Vegan Coleslaw
This coleslaw is another recipe reshoot/revamp that was originally posted in March of 2013. Since I’ve been known to serve this slaw atop my Corned Beef Sliders on St. Patty’s Day, I thought now was a good time to re-share it.
In my traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe, the corned beef is the star and the cabbage is pretty meh in my opinion. I love cabbage for the crunch factor…it deserves more than going soft in the crock pot or pressure cooker. Don’t you agree?
Even though the dressing in this vegan coleslaw is amazing, the cabbage is still the star of the show. I love the gorgeous blend of green and purple cabbage here, which I picked up at Whole Foods.
I’ve cut my own cabbage before, but what’s the point of buying a few different kinds and being chin deep in cabbage when you can buy a nice fresh blend already chopped for you?
It may be a bit more money, but it saves so much time. Plus there was also some shredded carrot and a bit of kale thrown into the mix, and I just couldn’t pass it up.
A lot of people aren’t into coleslaw because of the heavy mayo-laden dressing. I’ve never liked mayo, so I felt like I hit the jackpot when I discovered Vegenaise. I’m not vegan, but I love this vegan mayo and use it in almost all of my coleslaw dressings and more. If you’re a mayo lover, go ahead and use that instead.
The curry powder really sets this dressing apart and makes this slaw something special. Because of the curry, I thought it would be nice to add some golden raisins, cashews, celery, and cilantro to the slaw. These flavors really complement one another making this slaw anything but boring!
This dairy free coleslaw will be the hit of your spring and summer gatherings. Serve with barbecue, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, you name it. And be warned…it’s hard to walk from.
Recipe Tips:
- I know white balsamic vinegar isn’t something that everyone has in their pantry, but it can be swapped out with apple cider or white wine vinegar.
- I love maple syrup, but feel free to use your favorite sweetener.
- There will be some dressing leftover (hopefully!) so simply store it in an airtight container for about a week. Making a double batch is also a great idea to enjoy later in the week!
- I used a cabbage blend from Whole Foods Market, but use any combination of your favorite pre-chopped cabbages or slaw mixes.
More coleslaw recipes you’ll love:
Coleslaw by Fifteen Spatulas
Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Curry Dressing
Ingredients
For the coleslaw:
- 14 ounces cabbage blend*
- 1 stalk celery sliced on the bias
- 1 large green onion chopped (both white and green parts)
- 1/2 cup roasted cashew pieces
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup Vegenaise may be subbed with your favorite mayo or Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cabbage blend, celery, green onion, cashews, golden raisins, and cilantro leaves in a large bowl and set aside.
- Place the Vegenaise, vinegar, maple syrup, curry powder, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour enough dressing to coat the cabbage and toss gently. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- *I purchased a coleslaw blend from Whole Foods Market. Feel free to use any combination of slaw mixes or pre-chopped cabbage that you desire.
- Leftover dressing should be stored in an airtight container and used within one week.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
22 Comments on “Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Curry Dressing”
Congrats on your site redesign, Marcie! It looks BEAUTIFUL! So happy for you! And I’m loving this coleslaw dish, too. I’ve never tried vegenaise before, so I will have to keep that in mind. What a pretty dish to go alongside some corned beef for the weekend!
Thank you so much Gayle — I’m so happy with the design! Hope you’re having a great week!
Marcie!! Your site turned out soooo beautifully! I always love that fresh feeling when your blog gets a little sprucing.
This coleslaw looks amazing! We’re big fans of coleslaw in my house and that curry dressing is everything. Definitely a must-try!
Thank you so much Julia…my site needed some major freshening up! 🙂 I hope you get to try this soon!
Oh My GAAAAWSH! I LOVE THE NEW DESIGN, Marcie!!! I totally did a triple take when the page first loaded, because I was like… wait. This isn’t right. Then I saw Flavor the Moments and I was thinking well this is just GLORIOUS! SO PRETTY! My site NEEDS an update, so I’m going to have to look into Purr. Well, look into them again, because I think last time I looked there was a wait list like whoa. 😉 Aaaanyways, coleslaw is one of those things I could eat on the regular, and yours looks delicious! I’m obsessing over the curry in here! GENIUS! Pinned! Cheers, dear! <3
Thank you Cheyanne! I’ve wanted Purr to do my site for so long and I was on the wait list for a little over a year. I knew what I signed up for and waited patiently because I knew it was worth the wait. Well…sort of patiently. 🙂 You sound like a coleslaw addict like me, too. I think you’ll love the curry in the dressing!
I am loving the sound and the look of your dressing…never thought in adding curry powder to it…thanks for the idea Marcie!
I hope you are having a nice week 🙂
The curry powder really adds that little special something. Thanks, Juliana!
AHHH!! It looks so beautiful, Marcie! What a difference. I remember how awesome it felt when mine was just done. I hope you are enjoying that feeling right now. 🙂
This salad also looks incredible. I want to crunch my way through the entire bowl. YUM!
Thank you Sarah! What a difference indeed…Lindsay worked her magic on this site and I’m really enjoying it! 🙂
Love the new site design Marcie! I recognized Lindsay’s work from the logo! Looks beautiful! This coleslaw looks fresh and delicious. Pinned to try it.
Thank you Mira! Lindsay does the best work doesn’t she? And thank you for the pin!
This looks great! I love that you’ve used other flavorings as well other than mayo, which is always my least favorite part of slaws. Crunchy layers of flavor, yum! Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you Balvinder! 🙂
Aieee!! I LOVE IT!! The site looks so clean, new and refreshing. Just like this salad 🙂 Lindsay does a great job with her sites (I’m biased!).
Thanks Z!! Clean and refreshing was exactly what I wanted, and I knew Lindsay would do it up right. She’s so worth the wait!
Wow, love the new site design, Marcie. It’s beautiful…..
BTW the recipe to sounds great…. 🙂
Thanks so much Puja!
WHOA the redesign is gorgeous! So clean and pretty. I’m looooving this coleslaw too. Curried anything is delicious but I never would have thought to throw a little curry into my slaw. Thank you for the idea! Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🙂
You’re so sweet — thank you! Hope you had a Happy St. Patrick’s Day Kelsie!
What a palatable salad recipe with finger-licking dressing, Marcie! Can’t wait to try it out!
Thanks so much Agness!