Crunchy Vegan Coleslaw (with walnuts and pumpkin seeds!).

Published by: August 2, 2022 · by nicole · Updated: August 2, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

Side dishes just got a whole lot tastier with this crunchy vegan coleslaw! This coleslaw recipe is vegan friendly and made with red and white cabbage, carrots, non-dairy yogurt, white wine vinegar, and crunchy walnuts and pumpkin seeds.

You can dress up any dinner you’re planning with this easy non-dairy coleslaw. Also, try this Mexican coleslaw, Asian coleslaw, or this vegan coleslaw recipe.

This crunchy vegan coleslaw recipe is…

• Vegan side dishes
• Easy to make
• There is no mayo coleslaw recipe
• free milk
• gluten free

How to Make Crunchy Vegan Coleslaw

Complete steps on how to make this Vegan Crunchy Coleslaw are on the printable recipe card below.

1. In a large bowl you are going to add your chopped vegetables, walnuts and pepitas.
2. Next, toss in the dairy-free yogurt and vinegar. Toss the coat.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Helpful Tips for Making Crunchy Vegan Coleslaw

Chop the vegetables

I like thinly sliced ​​cabbage. You can buy pre-shredded cabbage if you want to cut a corner on the prepper. The main thing is to make sure that the cabbage is cut into thin slices.

Serve immediately after making it

You want to toss it together and then serve right after. It’s not like a traditional coleslaw where you have to refrigerate it for a few hours before eating it.

A variation on crunchy vegan coleslaw

sunflower seeds

Consider tossing in some sunflower seeds instead of pumpkin seeds. It will give a nice crunchy factor.

Cabbage

If you don’t want to use both for this recipe, you can use one type of cabbage. I like the mix of red and white cabbage.

Vinegar

You can swap the white wine vinegar for a white distilled vinegar or even a red wine vinegar if you like. I find all of these vinegars work great.

nuts

Leave out the walnuts or swap with almonds or another type of nut if you prefer.

Crunchy Vegan Coleslaw FAQs

Can I use any style of yogurt for this recipe?

Make sure it’s a non-dairy plain yogurt. You don’t want any flavor in the yogurt because it will change the coleslaw.

How to store vegetarian coleslaw?

If you don’t eat all the kale, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will be stored for 2-3 days. You’ll find that the coleslaw will sit and the vegetables will shrivel less.

How far in advance can you slice the cabbage?

You can shred your cabbage up to 2-3 days in advance. Just place in an airtight sealed bag and refrigerate. I recommend not going past the 2 day mark, as 3 days can be a bit soft in texture.