This gorgeous easy coleslaw recipe is packed with a rainbow of vegetables and is really easy to make. The simple yogurt and mayo dressing is light and creamy, kid-friendly and sure to be a hit with the whole family!
My boys can both be quite picky when it comes to vegetables, especially my youngest, but in the last year or so they've surprised me by always wolfing down one of the most veg packed recipes around - coleslaw! I don't know if it's the crunchy texture, creamy dressing, or just something about the way the ingredients are presented, but they'll always eat a really good portion of homemade coleslaw when we have it with a family meal.
To take full advantage of that, I've taken to packing as many different veggies into my homemade coleslaw recipe as possible, turning it into this beautiful (but very easy) rainbow coleslaw. I've used both red and white cabbage in this recipe to add some extra rainbow colour, but you can of course just use one colour of cabbage if you prefer.
This recipe makes a nice big bowl of rainbow coleslaw, more enough for more than one family meal, but it's great as a side dish for all kinds of recipes, both lunch and dinner, so it's a good one to make and keep in the fridge for meals over a few days.
Rather than just plain mayonnaise, I use a mixture of Greek yogurt and light mayonnaise for the dressing. This lightens it up and has a lovely mild and creamy flavour that always goes down well with my kids. I don't add any other ingredients to the dressing - just keep it really plain and simple to allow the flavour of the vegetables to shine through.
Easy Rainbow Coleslaw
Ingredients:
- ½ red cabbage
- ½ white cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 2 spring onions
- ½ yellow pepper
- ½ red pepper
- black pepper to taste (optional)
- 150g Greek yogurt
- 100g light mayonnaise
Method:
Prepare the vegetables: remove the core from the cabbages and thinly slice. Peel carrot and cut into strips with a julienne peeler (or use a sharp knife to cut into very thin sticks if you don't have one).
Slice the spring onion into thin strips. Core the peppers and slice into thin strips.
Mix all the vegetables together in a large bowl.
Add black pepper to taste if wanted.
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt and mayonnaise together then add to the vegetables.
Mix together well until completely coated.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days until ready to eat.
Extra tips for making homemade coleslaw:
Can I swap the Greek yogurt for a different type of yogurt?
Yes, I've made this recipe with ordinary natural yogurt and goats yogurt and it works just as well. I'm sure a non-dairy yogurt would work too, just make sure it's an unsweetened natural style yogurt substitute.
Can I use a pre-made coleslaw vegetable mix?
Absolutely, you can save time by using a ready-made coleslaw vegetable mix to make this recipe. Just check the ingredients on the bag and add the extra vegetables needed - peppers and spring onion for example aren't usually included in a standard coleslaw bagged mix.
Can I use different vegetables in my coleslaw?
Yes of course, as long as you have a base of cabbage (red, white or both), you can swap around the different vegetables used in your coleslaw. In addition to the vegetables listed in my recipe, sliced red onion, broccoli florets (cut small), orange peppers and finely shredded spinach all work well. You can even add fresh fruit such as grapes (sliced in half lengthways), chopped apple, chopped mango, or dried fruit such as raisins and chopped apricots for extra sweetness and flavour.
How long does this coleslaw last?
This yogurt coleslaw recipe will last in the fridge for up to 2 days. If you'd like to keep it for longer, I suggest preparing and storing the vegetables in a plastic bag in the fridge, then mixing the dressing in on the day of serving, as the veggies will keep for an extra day without the dressing.
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like these veg filled rainbow recipes:
Rainbow Rice Salad Jars
Hot dogs with Rainbow Veggies
Rainbow Vegetable Savoury Muffins
Healthy Rainbow Bagels
Or for more easy side dish ideas, head over to our family friendly side dish recipes section.
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Easy Rainbow Coleslaw
This gorgeous easy coleslaw recipe is packed with a rainbow of vegetables, and has a simple light and creamy yogurt and mayo dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: BBQ, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free
Servings: 8 people
Author: Grace Hall
Ingredients
- ½ red cabbage
- ½ white cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 2 spring onions
- ½ yellow pepper
- ½ red pepper
- black pepper to taste optional
- 150 g Greek yogurt
- 100 g light mayonnaise
Metric - US Cups/Ounces
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: remove the core from the cabbages and thinly slice. Peel carrot and cut into strips with a julienne peeler (or use a sharp knife to cut into very thin sticks if you don't have one).
Slice the spring onion into thin strips. Core the peppers and slice into thin strips.
Mix all the vegetables together in a large bowl.
Add black pepper to taste if wanted.
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt and mayonnaise together then add to the vegetables.
Mix together well until completely coated.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days until ready to eat.
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