Name: Vegan Carrot & Dill Coleslaw
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 large carrot (or 2 smaller carrots); 1/4 white cabbage; 1 small red onion; handful fresh dill; handful fresh parsley; 10 tbsp vegan mayo; a good grinding of salt and pepper

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This easy vegan coleslaw recipe with grated carrot and fresh dill is packed with crunchy vegetables and it's super tasty. Serve it for lunch in sandwiches and wraps, on a baked potato or on a salad.

VEGAN CARROT & DILL COLESLAW

Many coleslaws are made primarily with white cabbage, but you will sometimes see coleslaw with grated carrot in it.

There's not usually much carrot in them.

I decided I would increase the amount of carrot in my slaw and team in with a creamy dressing and fresh herbs.

It's delicious.

Ingredients to make carrot coleslaw - white cabbage, carrot, dill, parsley & mayo

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE CARROT & DILL COLESLAW?

You only need a few basic ingredients to make carrot & dill coleslaw.

CARROT
WHITE CABBAGE
RED ONION
FRESH DILL
FRESH PARSLEY
VEGAN MAYO
SALT
PEPPER

WHAT KIND OF CABBAGE IS BEST FOR COLESLAW?

A firm white cabbage, with tight leaves is the best cabbage for a crunchy coleslaw.

You could use other cabbage to change things up but you will end up with a very different slaw.

If you do want to try something different, try red cabbage or spring cabbage, also known as spring greens, which have looser leaves.

CAN YOU USE WHITE OR BROWN ONION?

Yes, you can definitely use white or brown onion when making coleslaw.

I like the punch and sweetness of red onion.

Use what you have. That's always the best idea.

An overhead shot of carrot coleslaw in a white bowl

HOW TO SERVE CARROT & DILL COLESLAW

Here are a few ideas for serving carrot and dill coleslaw.

On a sandwich with vegan cheese, salad and pickle. Try it in my Vegan New York Deli Sandwich.
On a wrap with onion bhaji and beetroot.
In pitta bread with falafel, grated carrot & sliced red pepper.
On a baked potato with grated vegan cheddar and a salad on the side.
On a spicy bean burger on a toasted bun with salad.
Piled high on a vegan hot dog with mustard.
In a salad.
Served with a toastie.
With a slice of pizza and salad.
With a mushroom tart and salad.

TIPS FOR THE BEST HOMEMADE COLESLAW

Here are a few tips to make the best coleslaw every time.

If you're 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, as it can be quite juicy.
Always add fresh herbs and not dried 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 less flavour when it's just out of the fridge and cold.
Give it a good stir to redistribute the dressing before serving.

also try - Vegan Coronation Coleslaw

HOW TO VARY CARROT & DILL COLESLAW

A few tweaks and you have a completely different coleslaw.

CARROTS - add coloured carrots
CABBAGE - use red cabbage instead
HERBS - try adding chives instead of dill
BEETROOT - add shredded cooked or raw beets
RED PEPPER - add thin slices strips of red pepper
MAYO - use vegan salad cream instead or flavour the mayo with mustard or hot sauce

HOW TO STORE COLESLAW

Store coleslaw in an airtight container in the fridge.

Take it out of the fridge for 10 minutes before serving it, to take the chill of it and it will have more flavour.

The cold from the fridge dulls the flavour.

Before serving the coleslaw. give it a good stir as the dressing tends to settle at the bottom of the tub.

HOW LONG WILL CARROT COLESLAW KEEP?

Use carrot coleslaw within 2-3 days.

Don't freeze coleslaw as the mayo will break down and go a bit weird.

My best advice is to make a small batch and serve it fresh.

also try - Easy Balsamic Beet Slaw

MORE CARROT RECIPES TO TRY

Here are a few more vegan recipes to help use up your carrots.

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HOW TO MAKE CARROT & DILL COLESLAW

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STEP 1

Slice, then chop the white cabbage and scoop into a mixing bowl.

Add the thinly sliced half moons of red onion.

STEP 2

Now add the grated carrot and chopped fresh herbs.

I mostly added fresh dill but I also added fresh parsley.

How pretty does that look? So colourful!

STEP 3

Now add the vegan mayo and season with salt and pepper.

I like Hellman's vegan mayo, but use your favourite.

Start by adding how much I suggest (in the recipe card below), then add more if you want it creamier.

STEP 4

Mix well and taste for seasoning and to see if it is creamy enough for you.

Serve and enjoy!

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Vegan Carrot & Dill Coleslaw

Jacqueline Meldrum

This easy recipe for vegan coleslaw with grated carrot and fresh dill is veg-packed and super tasty. Serve it for lunch in sandwiches and wrap, on a baked potato or a salad.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Easy Vegan Salad Recipes

Cuisine British

Servings portions

Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients

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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.

Storing Coleslaw

Store coleslaw in an airtight container in the fridge.

Take it out of the fridge for 10 minutes before serving it, to take the chill of it and it will have more flavour and give it a good stir as the dressing tends to settle at the bottom of the tub.

Use carrot coleslaw within 2-3 days.