Keto Pickled Onion Slaw

Bright, tangy, and refreshingly crisp, this Keto Pickled Onion Slaw is the perfect low-carb side dish to elevate your meals. Featuring thinly sliced red onions pickled in a zesty apple cider vinegar brine sweetened with keto-friendly erythritol, this slaw combines vibrant green and red cabbage with grated carrot for a pop of color and crunch. A creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and celery seed ties everything together, while freshly chopped parsley adds an herbal finish. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep, this keto slaw is the ultimate pairing for grilled meats, burgers, or tacos, and it doubles as a flavorful topping for your favorite keto creations. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or meal prepping for the week, this tangy slaw is sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 head green cabbage
• 0.5 head red cabbage
• 1 medium carrot
• 0.5 teaspoon celery seed
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the medium red onion and place it in a bowl or jar.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, erythritol, and salt. Heat until the sweetener and salt are dissolved, then pour the mixture over the sliced onions.

Step 3

Let the onions pickle at room temperature for at least 20 minutes while preparing the rest of the slaw.

Step 4

Core the green and red cabbage halves, then thinly slice them, and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrot. Add the grated carrot to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 6

Add celery seed, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and black pepper to the cabbage and carrot mixture.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.

Step 8

Drain the pickled onions and add them to the slaw mixture.

Step 9

Toss all the ingredients together until well mixed and coated with the dressing.

Step 10

Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve cold as a side dish or topping for your preferred keto meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1383.5 grams (1383.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1200

Total Fat 90.50g	116%
Saturated Fat 8.10g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 3207mg	139%
Total Carbohydrate 104.40g	38%
Dietary Fiber 20.30g	73%
Total Sugars 30.50g
Protein 10.20g	20%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 392mg	30%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 2018mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 32.8%