Low Sodium Coleslaw Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Jump to Recipe Watch VideoThis low sodium coleslaw is a fresh side dish made with cabbage, mayo, vinegar, and spices – no salt added. Great coleslaw for BBQs, potlucks, and parties.
It’s great on a plate loaded up with anything coming off the grill: burgers, hot dogs, or kabobs. This simple make-ahead side dish is ready in just 10 minutes, and requires no cooking!
This fantastic low sodium coleslaw is a tried-and-true family recipe that we serve every time we have a potluck, BBQ, of guests over for grilling. It’s made with coleslaw mix, some simple pantry-staple ingredients, and simple to make ahead.
I make this every chance I get – if coleslaw mix is on sale at the store, I buy a few bags and enjoy this coleslaw throughout the week. The secret to this amazing coleslaw is in the spices that go it – it’s salt free, but still has serious flavor!
This Low Sodium Coleslaw Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Creamy
- Crunchy
- Loaded with Veggies
- Perfectly Spiced, Without Salt!
- A Great Make Ahead Recipe for Guests
Low Sodium Side Dish Recipe for a Healthier Meal
By building meals around fresh ingredients and bright flavorful spices you can make tasty side dishes like this coleslaw for you and your family.
Check out all my low sodium side dish recipes here that are on LowSoRecipes. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic sides for everyone at your table.
What’s In This Salt Free Coleslaw Recipe?
- Coleslaw Mix (Cabbage, Carrots)
- Low Sodium Mayonnaise: If you have 5 minutes, you can make this easy low sodium mayonnaise recipe in your blender or food processor! If you’re looking for a store-bought option, this mayo has only 50mg per serving, which is about half the sodium of traditional brands.
- White Wine/White Balsamic Vinegar – if you can find it in stores, give it a try – it’s amazing! White wine vinegar is the next best thing.
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder: adds a delicious and savory flavor to this dish as well.
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt-Free Lemon Pepper Seasoning – this salt free lemon pepper seasoning is one of our favorite low sodium spices! It brings a ton of flavor from real lemon and pepper corns, and is SO good in this recipe.
Great Make-Ahead Salt Free Side Dishes for BBQs
This low sodium mac salad recipe is fantastic to make ahead of time for a party, potluck, or gathering.
Making this recipe in advance allows you to skip any cooking or prep on the day-of. This is a great recipe to entertain with, or bring to an event. A crowd-pleaser that everyone is sure to love! Check out my other make ahead meals too.
More Salad Side Dish Recipes You May Enjoy
- Low Sodium Macaroni Salad Recipe (No Salt Added)
- Cucumber Salad with Vinegar and Sugar (Family Recipe!)
- Pomegranate Fruit Salad Recipe
- Apple Walnut Salad Recipe with Dijon Vinaigrette
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Low Sodium Coleslaw (No Salt)
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 package coleslaw mix 4 cups shredded green cabbage and 1 shredded carrot
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar (you can use apple cider vinegar if you can't find white balsamic, but I highly recommend it!)
- ¼ cup low sodium mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients together and stir until well mixed.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to let flavors marry. Serve cold.
Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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Great flavor and easy to make
This recipe was simple to make and had a good flavor to it. I don’t like cole slaw that is drenched in mayonaise (as much of them are) so this one worked well for me. I added cilanto since I am a fan of it and use it a lot on the various dishes I make. My husband can be a picky eater but he really liked this coleslaw. I will be putting this cole slaw in my recipe book. Not all recipes make it there but this one did.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much Maria! Glad you enjoyed it, and appreciate the review.
– Kelly
Loved the taste. It was perfect for my low sodium diet. I appreciated the nutritional information, but what is a serving size?