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    Home » Recipes » Sides

    Vegan Oil-Free Coleslaw

    Published: Jun 16, 2025 by Elizabeth · This post contains affiliate links.

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    This Vegan Oil Free Coleslaw is a light, crunchy, and refreshing side dish made with crisp cabbage, shredded carrots & a creamy oil-free mayo.

    A bowl of vegan coleslaw on a cutting board

    Fun fact: you don't need oil to make a super flavorful coleslaw.

    This classic coleslaw recipe features my WFPB mayo recipe. It's an oil-free and vegan mayonnaise, but you'd never know it! I use it for mayo-based dishes like my vegan broccoli salad and spread it on sandwiches.

    My oil-free mayo makes this coleslaw creamy and flavorful!

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    • Why You'll Love this Vegan Oil Free Coleslaw
    • Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Slaw variations
    • FAQ & Expert Tips
    • Recipe Prayer
    • More vegan summer side dishes
    • Tried this recipe?
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    A close up of the texture of the oil free coleslaw.

    Why You'll Love this Vegan Oil Free Coleslaw

    • Vegan & oil-free - with my WFPB mayo, this classic coleslaw is totally oil-free, dairy free, and vegan!
    • Whole food plant-based - Made with a my tofu-based WFPB mayo
    • Crunchy & creamy - all the texture you want from classic coleslaw
    • Preppable - this slaw holds up well in the fridge for several days
    Oil free vegan coleslaw on a vegan Nashville hot chicken sandwich.

    Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

    • Cabbage: I used half of a red cabbage and half of a green. Feel free to use all of one. I use a mandoline to quickly slice the cabbage.
    • Carrots: I highly recommend using fresh carrots - the flavor is so much better.
    • WFPB Mayo: this is my oil-free vegan mayo recipe. It's made from tofu, but you can't taste it. It's just a thick and creamy mayo!
    • Rice Vinegar: or apple cider vinegar
    • Maple Syrup: or agave
    • Salt & Pepper
    Vegan Oil Free Coleslaw Ingredients

    Pro Tip: fresh carrots taste WAY better than fresh. Grab a box grater and grate your carrots at home!

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    Step 1. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

    Vegan Oil Free Coleslaw Step 1 - mix all the ingredients

    Pro Tip: use a mandoline slicer to quickly shred the cabbage.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this slaw as a side dish at a potluck or BBQ.

    Pair with burgers, BBQ mains, or tacos. I love this slaw with my BBQ seitan ribs!

    Several plates of ribs, cornbread, and coleslaw.

    Pro Tip: Add chopped apple or raisins for a sweet twist, or jalapeño for a kick.

    Slaw variations

    Beyond cabbage!

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      Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Pistachios
    • A bowl of kale apple slaw.
      Vegan Kale Apple Slaw
    • Jicama Pineapple slaw on a platter.
      Jicama Pineapple Slaw
    • A large platter of carrot raisin salad.
      Healthy Carrot Raisin Salad with Cabbage (Vegan)

    FAQ & Expert Tips

    How long does oil-free coleslaw last?

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Can I use bagged coleslaw mix?

    I typically opt for fresh produce, but a bagged mix is a great way to save time.

    A bowl of vegan coleslaw on a cutting board

    Recipe Prayer

    Thank you God for this healthier version of coleslaw. Allow the food to nourish our bodies. Amen.

    A bowl of vegan coleslaw on a cutting board

    More vegan summer side dishes

    • Vegan broccoli salad in a serving bowl.
      Vegan Broccoli Salad with Vegan Mayonnaise
    • A dish of freshly baked vegan ratatouille bake.
      Vegan Ratatouille Bake
    • A plate of sautéed zucchini.
      Sautéed Zucchini (Oil-Free)
    • Air fryer corn on the cob topped with vegan aioli.
      Air Fryer Corn on the Cob (No Oil)

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    A bowl of vegan coleslaw on a cutting board

    Vegan Oil-Free Coleslaw

    This Vegan Oil Free Coleslaw is a light, crunchy, and refreshing side dish made with crisp cabbage, shredded carrots & a creamy oil-free mayo.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 75kcal
    Author: Elizabeth

    Equipment

    • Glass Mixing Bowls
    • Mandoline
    • Food Processor
    • Box Grater

    Ingredients

    • ½ Medium Red Cabbage thinly sliced
    • ½ Medium Green Cabbage thinly sliced
    • 2-3 Medium Carrots grated
    • ½ Cup WFPB Mayo
    • 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
    • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

    Instructions

    • Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3191IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is an estimate.

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