This easy vegan carrot and dill coleslaw is crunchy, creamy and packed with fresh flavours. Made with grated carrot, crisp white cabbage, red onion and lots of fresh dill, it's ready in just 10 minutes and makes a delicious side dish for BBQs, Vegan Picnics and summer lunches.
It's also brilliant in sandwiches, wraps (add it to this BBQ Tofu Wrap), pitta bread and baked potatoes (check out my Jacket Potato Guide).
The extra carrot gives this vegan coleslaw a lovely sweetness and a vibrant colour, while the fresh dill gives a very particular herby flavour that makes it far superior to most traditional creamy coleslaw. And for a non-creamy slaw, try this Balsamic Beetroot Coleslaw.
At-a-Glance - carrot & Dill SLaw
⏲️ Ready in: 10 minutes
👪 Serves: 6
🍽 Calories: 172
🧾 Main ingredients: White cabbage, carrots, red onion, vegan mayo, herbs and seasoning
👩🏻🍳 Suitable for: Vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, egg-free, vegetarian & gluten-free
Once you've tried this creamy slaw, it will become your go-to coleslaw recipe.
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- At-a-Glance - carrot & Dill SLaw
- ⭐ Why you will Love this Dairy-Free SLaw
- 📋 What You Need
- 👩🏻🍳 Flavour TWeaks
- 👩🏻🍳 How to Make Vegan carrot & Dill Slaw
- How to Make Sure your Coleslaw is Crunchy
- 🍔 How to serve this Tasty Slaw
- ⏲️ How Long does Vegan Coleslaw Keep?
- FAQs
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⭐ Why you will Love this Dairy-Free SLaw
- Extra veg from the carrots
- Quick and easy to make
- The dill adds flavour lacking in other coleslaw
- It's versatile and can be added to many lunches
- Perks up salads
📋 What You Need
Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this most excellent plant-based slaw with added dill.
The recipe card has the full ingredient list and method.
- Cabbage - if you don't have white cabbage you can use red, but it does have a stronger flavour
- Onion - you can use white onion instead of red onion if that's what you have
- Herbs - fresh herbs are best, but you can use dried herbs
👩🏻🍳 Flavour TWeaks
- Different herbs - if you don't like the flavour of dill, or don't have any, you can use chives instead
- More colour - add finely sliced red pepper makes a good addition to the slaw, adding colour and flavour
- More tang - mix some vegan salad cream or mustard into the mayo for a pop of extra flavour
- More crunch - add finely chopped apple or toasted sunflower seeds
- Add heat - add chilli flakes (red pepper flakes) or finely chopped jalapeno
👩🏻🍳 How to Make Vegan carrot & Dill Slaw
A few step-by-step photos to show you how easy it is to make this creamy, dairy-free coleslaw. The recipe card has the full recipe; the right quantities of each ingredient really make all the difference, but extra dill is always a good move.
Step 1
Step 1 - Add the shredded cabbage and finely sliced red onion to a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Step 2 - Next, add the grated carrot and fresh herbs.
Step 3
Step 3 - Then add the mayo and season well.
Step 4
Step 4 - Mix the slaw well and taste to check the seasoning and herbs and adjust as required. Serve and enjoy!
How to Make Sure your Coleslaw is Crunchy
The key to crunchy coleslaw is keeping excess moisture out of the slaw. Once you have shredded your cabbage, wash it and dry it thoroughly. Grated carrots can also release quite a lot of moisture, so pat them dry with kitchen roll (kitchen paper).
Don't add the dressing until you are ready to mix everything together, to prevent it becoming watery.
🍔 How to serve this Tasty Slaw
| Lunch | BBQ & Picnics | Easy Lunchbox |
|---|---|---|
| In a Vegan Cheese Sandwich | Vegan burgers on a burger bun with salad | Falafel or Breaded Tofu Bites |
| In a Wrap with Onion Bhaji | Vegan sausages on hot dog buns with mustard | Pitta bread |
| In a Pitta with Falafel | Grilled vegetables | Vegetable sticks |
| On a baked potato | Grilled sweet potatoes | Chickpea Sausage Rolls |
| With a Vegan Cheese Toastie | Dill Potato Salad | Homemade Crackers or Tortilla Chips |
⏲️ How Long does Vegan Coleslaw Keep?
Once made, store carrot and dill coleslaw in an airtight container in the fridge and use in 2-3 days while it's at its best, but do give it a good stir before serving as the dressing will settle at the bottom of the bowl.
I don't recommend freezing as the vegetables will lose their crisp texture and the dressing can separate.
FAQs
The vegetables weren't well dried, or the dressing was added too soon before serving.
Use less mayonnaise and think about adding a little lemon juice or white vinegar.
Colelaw needs a lot of seasoning with salt and pepper, and you can't go wrong adding extra herbs.
Yes, if you can't get hold of fresh dill, dried dill will work well in the creamy dressing.
This slaw is particularly good served with burgers, sausages, falafel, toasties, sandwiches, wraps or a baked potato.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Carrot & Dill Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot or 2 smaller carrots
- ¼ white cabbage
- 1 small red onion
- handful fresh dill
- handful fresh parsley
- 10 tablespoon vegan mayo
- a good grinding of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Slice, then chop the cabbage, grate the carrot on the large grate section of your grater and half then finely slice the red onion.
- Add the prepped vegetables into a mixing bowl.
- Chop the fresh herbs and add them to the vegetables.
- Add the vegan mayo and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well, then taste to see if it needs more seasoning or mayo. depending on how you like it.
- If you don't taste the dill enough, you can add more. It adds a beautiful flavour to the slaw.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Coleslaw Making Tips
- If you are rinsing the cabbage before shredding it, make sure it is dry or the mayo dressing will become watery. Shake the water off and then dry with a clean tea towel.
- Dab the grated carrot with kitchen paper to dry it off too.
- Always add fresh herbs and not dry herbs for the best flavour.
- Use a good quality vegan mayo.
- Don't forget to season the coleslaw well with salt and pepper.
- Serve at room temperature. It has little flavour when it's just out of the fridge.
- Give it a good stir to redistribute the dressing before serving.
Jac says
This is my favourite coleslaw. The addition of dill takes it to another level. I know you will like it too.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I am now in the mood of making a batch. Love it!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
oh yes the dill makes all the difference.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
oh definitely and the weather is improving here in Scotland.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
oh yes it has spring written all over it.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Enjoy it. There's so many ways to serve it. It really perks up lunches.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh do try it Jill. Dill is so good in coleslaw and potato salad.
Anonymous says
I like carrots in coleslaw too. I've not tried it with dill though. I will add some to my shopping list. Jill
Michelle says
Perfect summer side dish! I love the dill in it!
Alisa says
Perfect for a summer BBQ
Toni says
This coleslaw recipe hit the spot at my house! It was so good!
Agnieszka says
This slaw is amazingly refreshing. I love the carrot and dill in it, perfect dish dish for spring.
Beth says
My hubby and I are going to love trying this recipe! I can't wait to make this for lunch! So excited!