Coleslaw (AIP, Paleo, GAPS, SCD, refined sugar free)

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Last Updated on March 30, 2023

Are you looking for an AIP coleslaw recipe? This yummy paleo coleslaw recipe isn’t your typical mayo coleslaw recipe. Instead this coleslaw dressing uses olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, or honey and some seasonings. This is a great-tasting AIP coleslaw and makes for a simple lunch or dinner side.

AIP coleslaw

AIP Coleslaw

Hello again.  My name is “Jen” and I’m a blogger that hasn’t been blogging much.  Why?  Because I’m very busy and because they’ve taken all of my favorite foods away.  So…I’m sulking.

Not really.  Well, sometimes.

A couple of posts ago, I shared a delicious recipe for Carolina Style BBQ Pork, which has become a family favorite.  In said post, I believe I made promises to share the recipe for the AIP coleslaw that accompanied the dish – which, by the way, has become another favorite around these here parts.

AIP Coleslaw Recipe

Today, I make good on my promises and share with you this Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) friendly side dish. I PROMISE you will NOT miss the mayo in this coleslaw.  It’s sweet and tangy but light and crunchy too.  I hope you all enjoy it as much as we have.

Enjoying coleslaw is a great way to eat fresh veggies without resorting to a normal green salad. Cabbage is packed with nutrients, such as vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and manganese and offers many health benefits.

Coleslaw Dressing

The traditional coleslaw is a classic southern side and is made with shredded cabbage, mayo, and a sweetenter like sugar. When you are on an AIP diet mayo and refined sugar is off-limits. Nevertheless, I promise this alternative coleslaw recipe that can be eaten on the paleo autoimmune protocol will satisfy that crisp salad you are craving.

Dressing Ingredients

  • Apple cider vinegar
  • maple syrup or honey
  • garlic powder
  • sea salt
  • extra virgin olive oil

I have used avocado oil for this and it was equally delicious. The natural sweetener adds little bursts of sweetness and the healthy coleslaw tastes great as a side or AIP snack.

Coleslaw Mix

If you can find an organic coleslaw mix, feel free to use that instead of shredding your own cabbage. Sometimes you can find a mix pre-shredded that contains red cabbage, green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots. I have found this mix at Trader Joes before!

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Coleslaw (refined sugar free, AIP)

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  • Author: Jen Eccleston

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 small head of green cabbage
  • 1/2 small head of red cabbage
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Finely shred red and green cabbage. Grate or shred carrot. (I use the large shredding disk on my food processor to do the cabbage and carrot.)
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrots and scallions.
  3. In a medium bowl, add apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder and salt. Whisk.
  4. While continuing to whisk, slowly add olive oil in a steady stream.
  5. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to combine well.
  6. Cover and keep in fridge for at least an hour before serving.
  7. Store leftover coleslaw in an airtight container and eat within a few days.

Keywords: aip coleslaw, paleo coleslaw, no-mayo coleslaw